Mnium Hornum
Also known as
Horn Calcareous Moss, Horn Calcareous Moss and Swan's Neck Thyme Moss
Taxonomy
Mnium hornum
Mnium
Mniaceae
Bryales
How to care for Mnium Hornum
How often to water your Mnium Hornum
every 9
Mnium Hornum 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 Horn Calcareous Moss in your home
a window
Mnium Hornum 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 Mnium Hornum
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 Mnium Hornum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mnium Hornum
Mnium Hornum
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.