Lanceolateleaf Rock Moss
Also known as
Showy Bristle-moss and showy bristle moss
Taxonomy
Orthotrichum speciosum
Orthotrichum
Orthotrichaceae
Orthotrichales
How to care for Lanceolateleaf Rock Moss
How often to water your Lanceolateleaf Rock Moss
every 9
Lanceolateleaf Rock 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
Finding light for Lanceolateleaf Rock Moss in your home
a window
Lanceolateleaf Rock 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 Lanceolateleaf Rock 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 Lanceolateleaf Rock Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Lanceolateleaf Rock Moss
Lanceolateleaf Rock 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.
