Lyell's Orthotrichum Moss
Also known as
Lyell's Bristle-moss
Taxonomy
Orthotrichum lyellii
Orthotrichum
Orthotrichaceae
Orthotrichales
How to care for Lyell's Orthotrichum Moss
How often to water your Lyell's Orthotrichum Moss
every 9
Lyell's Orthotrichum 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 Lyell's Orthotrichum Moss in your home
a window
Lyell's Orthotrichum 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 Lyell's Orthotrichum 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 Lyell's Orthotrichum Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Lyell's Orthotrichum Moss
Lyell's Orthotrichum 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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