Juniper Haircap Moss
Also known as
Juniper polytrichum moss
Taxonomy
Polytrichum juniperinum
Polytrichum
Polytrichaceae
Polytrichales
How to care for Juniper Haircap Moss
Water
How often to water your Juniper Haircap Moss
every 9
Juniper Haircap 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
Light
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Finding light for Juniper Haircap Moss in your home
a window
Juniper Haircap 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Juniper Haircap Moss in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Juniper Haircap 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 Juniper Haircap Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Juniper Haircap Moss may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Juniper Haircap Moss
Juniper Haircap 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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