Davall's Cushion Moss Plant Care
Microbryum davallianum (Sm.) R.H.Zander
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Microbryum davallianum is a species of moss belonging to the family Pottiaceae.
Every 3–5 days
Indirect bright light
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Davall's Cushion Moss?
Water Davall's Cushion Moss every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it indirect bright light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity.
What Is the Davall's Cushion Moss?
Davall's Cushion Moss (Microbryum davallianum) belongs to the Pottiaceae family within the Microbryum genus.
Davall's Cushion Moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Davall's Cushion Moss produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Davall's Cushion Moss?
Microbryum davallianum requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Davall's Cushion Moss Need?
Davall's Cushion Moss thrives in indirect bright light. Avoid placing Davall's Cushion Moss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Indirect bright light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Davall's Cushion Moss Prefer?
Microbryum davallianum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Davall's Cushion Moss prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Davall's Cushion Moss?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Davall's Cushion Moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Davall's Cushion Moss?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Davall's Cushion Moss?
Davall's Cushion Moss can be propagated through spores, division of clumps.
Is the Davall's Cushion Moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Davall's Cushion Moss, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Davall's Cushion Moss?
Davall's Cushion Moss is susceptible to fungal diseases, mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Davall's Cushion Moss Need?
Davall's Cushion Moss grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Davall's Cushion Moss as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Davall's Cushion Moss is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Microbryum genus — compare its care with other Microbryum species on PlantoScan.
Microbryum is part of the Pottiaceae plant family — browse all Pottiaceae genera and species.
Davall's Cushion Moss thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Microbryum davallianum (Sm.) R.H.Zander, family Pottiaceae (first published in Bull. Buffalo Soc. Nat. Sci. 32: 240 1993) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Davall's Cushion Moss, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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