Sagina Subulata
About Sagina Subulata
Yellow Scotch Moss is a low growing soft herbaceous perennial groundcover that requires little maintenance. It's great for filling in between pavers, in rock gardens, or along a path. Yellow Scotch Moss has tiny star-shaped flowers that are solitary with rounded green buds which open to form the 5-petaled flower.
Taxonomy
Sagina subulata
Sagina
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales
Also known as
Irish Moss, Irish Moss, Corsican Pearl Wort, Scotch Moss and heath pearlwort

How to care for Sagina Subulata

How often to water your Sagina Subulata

every 9
Sagina Subulata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Select a city to check sunlight intensity

Finding light for Irish Moss in your home

a window
Sagina Subulata love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Sagina Subulata does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sagina Subulata in your home š”.

How to fertilize Sagina Subulata

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Sagina Subulata after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Sagina Subulata is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Sagina Subulata prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Sagina Subulata requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Sagina Subulata does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Sagina Subulata should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Sagina Subulata grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Sagina Subulata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Sagina Subulata can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Sagina Subulata
Sagina Subulata
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
