How much sunlight does my Graveyard Moss need?

Graveyard Moss requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Graveyard Moss like?

Graveyard Moss prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Graveyard Moss?

Graveyard Moss is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Graveyard Moss?

Graveyard Moss grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Graveyard Moss go dormant?

It’s common for Graveyard Moss to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Graveyard Moss native to?

Graveyard Moss is native to Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa .

Does Graveyard Moss produce flowers?

Graveyard Moss produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

What is the growth pattern for Graveyard Moss?

Graveyard Moss produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Can Graveyard Moss be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Graveyard Moss can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Graveyard Moss?

Graveyard Moss can be propagated by the leaf method . To propagate: Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off. To get the leaf to root, you can either: Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil

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Q: Is Graveyard Moss easy to care for?

Graveyard Moss is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Graveyard Moss?

Graveyard Moss thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Graveyard Moss

Plants in the Sedum genus are super diverse, and are native to regions all over the world. Horticulturalists have bred them to create even more variietes that come in all manner of shapes and colors! Their succulent leaves help store water, and they are incredibly easy to propagate. Just gently pop off one of the leaves and with water and sunlight it will grow into a whole new plant. 🪴

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sedum sarmentosum

Genus

Sedum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Stringy Stonecrop, Stringy Stonecrop, Gold moss stonecrop, Graveyard moss and stingy stonecrop

How to care for Graveyard Moss

Water

How often to water your Graveyard Moss

Graveyard Moss needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

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Light needs and placement for plant Graveyard Moss: 1ft from a window

Graveyard Moss love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Graveyard Moss does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Graveyard Moss

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Graveyard Moss: repot after 2X growth

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 Graveyard Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Graveyard Moss is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

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