Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss
Taxonomy
Fontinalis sphagnifolia
Fontinalis
Fontinalaceae
Isobryales
How to care for Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss
How often to water your Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss
every 9
Sphagnum-leaved Water 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 Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss in your home
a window
Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Sphagnum-leaved Water 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 Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss
Sphagnum-leaved Water Moss
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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.