
Anomalous Bristle-Moss
Also known as
anomalous bristle moss
Taxonomy
Orthotrichum anomalum
Orthotrichum
Orthotrichaceae
Orthotrichales

How to care for Anomalous Bristle-Moss

How often to water your Anomalous Bristle-Moss

every 9
Anomalous Bristle-Moss needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9

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Finding light for Anomalous Bristle-Moss in your home

a window
Anomalous Bristle-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 Anomalous Bristle-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 Anomalous Bristle-Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Anomalous Bristle-Moss
Anomalous Bristle-Moss
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
