Red-stemmed Feathermoss Plant Care
Pleurozium schreberi (Willd. ex Brid.) Mitt.
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Pleurozium schreberi, the red-stemmed feathermoss or Schreber's big red stem moss, is a moss with a loose growth pattern. The prefix 'pleuro-' is derived from the Latin word for ribs, possibly referring to the way the branches extend from the stem.
Shade to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Red-stemmed Feathermoss?
Red-stemmed Feathermoss grows best in shade to partial shade.
What Is the Red-stemmed Feathermoss?
Red-stemmed Feathermoss (Pleurozium schreberi) belongs to the Hylocomiaceae family within the Pleurozium genus. Red-stemmed Feathermoss is also known as Schreber's Feathermoss.
Red-stemmed Feathermoss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Red-stemmed Feathermoss produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Red-stemmed Feathermoss Need?
Red-stemmed Feathermoss thrives in shade to partial shade. Avoid placing Red-stemmed Feathermoss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Shade to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Red-stemmed Feathermoss?
Moist, acidic soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Red-stemmed Feathermoss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Red-stemmed Feathermoss?
Not applicable, grows naturally in soil. 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 Red-stemmed Feathermoss?
Red-stemmed Feathermoss can be propagated through spores.
Is the Red-stemmed Feathermoss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Red-stemmed Feathermoss, 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 Red-stemmed Feathermoss?
Red-stemmed Feathermoss is susceptible to slugs, snails. 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.
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Red-stemmed Feathermoss 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 Pleurozium genus — compare its care with other Pleurozium species on PlantoScan.
Pleurozium is part of the Hylocomiaceae plant family — browse all Hylocomiaceae genera and species.
Red-stemmed Feathermoss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pleurozium schreberi (Willd. ex Brid.) Mitt., family Hylocomiaceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 537 1869) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Red-stemmed Feathermoss, 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.
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