Rosulabryum capillare Plant Care
Rosulabryum capillare (Hedw.) J.R.Spence
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Rosulabryum capillare is a species of moss in the Bryaceae family. It has cosmopolitan distribution and is known by the common name capillary threadmoss.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Rosulabryum capillare?
Rosulabryum capillare grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Rosulabryum capillare?
Rosulabryum capillare (Rosulabryum capillare) belongs to the Bryaceae family within the Rosulabryum genus.
Rosulabryum capillare displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Rosulabryum capillare produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Rosulabryum capillare Need?
Rosulabryum capillare thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Rosulabryum capillare in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Rosulabryum capillare?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Rosulabryum capillare to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Rosulabryum capillare?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Rosulabryum capillare?
Rosulabryum capillare can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rosulabryum billarderi plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Rosulabryum capillare Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Rosulabryum capillare, 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 Rosulabryum capillare?
Rosulabryum capillare is susceptible to fungus gnats, spider mites, mealybugs. 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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Rosulabryum capillare 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 Rosulabryum genus — compare its care with other Rosulabryum species on PlantoScan.
Rosulabryum is part of the Bryaceae plant family — browse all Bryaceae genera and species.
Rosulabryum capillare thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rosulabryum capillare (Hedw.) J.R.Spence, family Bryaceae (first published in Bryologist 99: 223 1996) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Rosulabryum capillare, 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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