Flat Neckera Moss Plant Care
Neckera complanata (Hedw.) Huebener
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Alleniella complanata, the flat Neckera, is a species of moss belonging to the family Neckeraceae. This species of moss was found in the colon of the Tyrolean Iceman.
Every 7–14 days
Low to medium indirect light
50–75°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Flat Neckera Moss?
Water Flat Neckera Moss every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Flat Neckera Moss?
Flat Neckera Moss (Neckera complanata) belongs to the Neckeraceae family within the Neckera genus. Flat Neckera Moss is native to the colon of the Tyrolean Iceman.
Flat Neckera Moss displays a low mat-forming ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Flat Neckera Moss produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Flat Neckera Moss?
Neckera complanata requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Flat Neckera Moss Need?
Flat Neckera Moss thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–250 lux. Avoid placing Flat Neckera Moss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
50–250 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Flat Neckera Moss Prefer?
Neckera complanata grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Flat Neckera Moss prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Flat Neckera Moss?
Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Flat Neckera Moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Flat Neckera Moss?
Feed Flat Neckera Moss every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Flat Neckera Moss?
Rarely requires repotting, can be left undisturbed. 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 Flat Neckera Moss?
Flat Neckera Moss can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to crisped neckera plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Flat Neckera Moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Flat Neckera 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 Flat Neckera Moss?
Flat Neckera Moss is susceptible to generally pest-resistant. 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 Flat Neckera Moss Need?
Flat Neckera Moss grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Flat Neckera Moss is native to the colon of the Tyrolean Iceman. In cooler regions, grow Flat Neckera Moss as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Flat Neckera 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 Neckera genus — compare its care with other Neckera species on PlantoScan.
Neckera is part of the Neckeraceae plant family — browse all Neckeraceae genera and species.
Flat Neckera Moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Neckera complanata (Hedw.) Huebener, family Neckeraceae (first published in Muscol. Germ. 576 1833) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Flat Neckera 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 12a, 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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