Pohlia scotica Plant Care
Pohlia scotica Crundw.
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Pohlia scotica, commonly known as Scottish threadmoss, is a moss endemic to Scotland. The earliest records date to 1964 and this moss was recognised as a distinct species in 1982.
Partial to full shade
At a glance
How do you care for Pohlia scotica?
Pohlia scotica grows best in partial to full shade.
Where Is the Pohlia scotica Native To?
What Is the Pohlia scotica?
Pohlia scotica (Pohlia scotica) belongs to the Mniaceae family within the Pohlia genus. Pohlia scotica is native to Scotland.
Pohlia scotica displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pohlia scotica produces small inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Pohlia scotica Need?
Pohlia scotica thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Pohlia scotica in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pohlia scotica?
Well-draining acidic soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Pohlia scotica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pohlia scotica?
Replant every 1-2 years. 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 Pohlia scotica?
Pohlia scotica can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pohlia cruda plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pohlia scotica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pohlia scotica, 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 Pohlia scotica?
Pohlia scotica is susceptible to slugs, snails, 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.
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Pohlia scotica 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 Pohlia genus — compare its care with other Pohlia species on PlantoScan.
Pohlia is part of the Mniaceae plant family — browse all Mniaceae genera and species.
Pohlia scotica copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pohlia scotica Crundw., family Mniaceae (first published in J. Bryol. 12: 7. f. 1 1982) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pohlia scotica, 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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