Controversy Neckera Plant Care
Weissia controversa Hedw.
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Weissia controversa, the green-tufted stubble-moss, is a species of moss in the Pottiaceae family.
Every 3–5 days
Partial to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Controversy Neckera?
Water Controversy Neckera every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Controversy Neckera?
Controversy Neckera (Weissia controversa) belongs to the Pottiaceae family within the Weissia genus. Controversy Neckera is also known as Controversy Moss.
Controversy Neckera displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Controversy Neckera produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Controversy Neckera?
Weissia controversa 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 Controversy Neckera Need?
Controversy Neckera thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Controversy Neckera in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
50–200 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Controversy Neckera Prefer?
Weissia controversa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Controversy Neckera prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Controversy Neckera?
Well-draining sandy soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Controversy Neckera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Controversy Neckera?
Feed Controversy Neckera every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Controversy Neckera?
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 Controversy Neckera?
Controversy Neckera can be propagated through spores, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to weissia sterilis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Controversy Neckera Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Controversy Neckera, 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 Controversy Neckera?
Controversy Neckera 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Controversy Neckera Need?
Controversy Neckera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Controversy Neckera as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Controversy Neckera 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 Weissia genus — compare its care with other Weissia species on PlantoScan.
Weissia is part of the Pottiaceae plant family — browse all Pottiaceae genera and species.
Controversy Neckera copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Weissia controversa Hedw., family Pottiaceae (first published in Sp. Musc. Frond. 67 1801) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Controversy Neckera, 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 12a, 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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