Urn Haircap Moss Plant Care
Pogonatum urnigerum (Hedw.) P.Beauv.
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Pogonatum urnigerum is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae, commonly called urn haircap. The name comes from "urna" meaning "urn" and "gerere" meaning "to bear" which is believed to be a reference made towards the plant's wide-mouthed capsule.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Urn Haircap Moss?
Urn Haircap Moss grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Urn Haircap Moss?
Urn Haircap Moss (Pogonatum urnigerum) belongs to the Polytrichaceae family within the Pogonatum genus.
Urn Haircap Moss displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Urn Haircap Moss produces small inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Urn Haircap Moss Need?
Urn Haircap Moss thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Urn Haircap Moss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Urn Haircap Moss?
Loose, well-draining acidic soil mix with peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Urn Haircap Moss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Urn Haircap Moss?
Repot every 2-3 years in 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 Urn Haircap Moss?
Urn Haircap Moss can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pogonatum aloides plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Urn Haircap Moss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Urn Haircap 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 Urn Haircap Moss?
Urn Haircap 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.
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Urn Haircap 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 Pogonatum genus — compare its care with other Pogonatum species on PlantoScan.
Pogonatum is part of the Polytrichaceae plant family — browse all Polytrichaceae genera and species.
Urn Haircap Moss copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pogonatum urnigerum (Hedw.) P.Beauv., family Polytrichaceae (first published in Prodr. Aethéogam. 84 1805) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Urn Haircap 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.
- 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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