Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss
Also known as
prickly beard moss
Taxonomy
Barbula unguiculata
Barbula
Pottiaceae
Pottiales
How to care for Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss
How often to water your Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss
every 9
Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss in your home
a window
Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss
Bird's-Claw Beard-Moss
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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