Pyramidula tetragona Plant Care
Pyramidula tetragona (Brid.) Brid.
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Pyramidula is a genus of moss in the family Funariaceae. It contains the single species Pyramidula tetragona distributed in central North America as well as Europe and Africa.
Every 3–5 days
Low to medium indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pyramidula tetragona?
Water Pyramidula tetragona every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity.
What Is the Pyramidula tetragona?
Pyramidula tetragona (Pyramidula tetragona) belongs to the Funariaceae family within the Pyramidula genus.
Pyramidula tetragona displays a low rosette, spreading mat growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Pyramidula tetragona produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pyramidula tetragona?
Pyramidula tetragona 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 Pyramidula tetragona Need?
Pyramidula tetragona thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Pyramidula tetragona in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
50–200 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pyramidula tetragona Prefer?
Pyramidula tetragona grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Pyramidula tetragona 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 Pyramidula tetragona?
Sphagnum moss with perlite for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Pyramidula tetragona to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pyramidula tetragona?
Replant every 1-2 years to refresh 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 Pyramidula tetragona?
Pyramidula tetragona can be propagated through spores, division of clumps.
Is the Pyramidula tetragona Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pyramidula tetragona, 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 Pyramidula tetragona?
Pyramidula tetragona is susceptible to fungus gnats, spider 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 Pyramidula tetragona Need?
Pyramidula tetragona grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Pyramidula tetragona as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Pyramidula tetragona 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 Pyramidula genus — compare its care with other Pyramidula species on PlantoScan.
Pyramidula is part of the Funariaceae plant family — browse all Funariaceae genera and species.
Pyramidula tetragona copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pyramidula tetragona (Brid.) Brid., family Funariaceae (first published in Muscol. Recent. Suppl. 4: 20 1819) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pyramidula tetragona, 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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