Goblin Gold Plant Care
Schistostega pennata (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr
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Schistostega pennata, also called goblin gold, Dragon's gold, luminous moss or luminescent moss, is a haplolepidous moss (Dicranidae) known for its glowing appearance in dark places. It is the only member of the family Schistostegaceae.
Low to medium indirect light
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How do you care for Goblin Gold?
Goblin Gold grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Goblin Gold?
Goblin Gold (Schistostega pennata) belongs to the Schistostegaceae family within the Schistostega genus. Goblin Gold is also known as Bioluminescent Moss.
Goblin Gold displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Goblin Gold produces tiny, inconspicuous.
What Light Does the Goblin Gold Need?
Goblin Gold thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Goblin Gold 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 Goblin Gold?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Goblin Gold to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Goblin Gold?
Rarely requires repotting. 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 Goblin Gold?
Goblin Gold can be propagated through spores.
Is the Goblin Gold Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Goblin Gold, 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 Goblin Gold?
Goblin Gold is susceptible to generally pest-free. 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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Goblin Gold 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 Schistostega genus — compare its care with other Schistostega species on PlantoScan.
Schistostega is part of the Schistostegaceae plant family — browse all Schistostegaceae genera and species.
Goblin Gold copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schistostega pennata (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr, family Schistostegaceae (first published in Index Mus. Pl. Crypt. [2] 1803) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Goblin Gold, 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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