Elongate Racomitrium Moss
Also known as
Long Fringe-moss and elongate rock moss
Taxonomy
Racomitrium elongatum
Racomitrium
Grimmiaceae
Grimmiales
How to care for Elongate Racomitrium Moss
How often to water your Elongate Racomitrium Moss
every 9
Elongate Racomitrium 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 Elongate Racomitrium Moss in your home
a window
Elongate Racomitrium 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 Elongate Racomitrium 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 Elongate Racomitrium Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Elongate Racomitrium Moss
Elongate Racomitrium 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.