Creeping Feather-moss (Amblystegium Serpens) is a perennial moss in the Brachytheciaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Amblystegium serpens is a moss species characterized by slender, stringy shoots forming mats, with leaves typically 0.5-1.0 mm long and curved capsules on red setae.

Creeping Feather-moss

Creeping Feather-moss

Amblystegium Serpens

Amblystegium serpens is a moss species characterized by slender, stringy shoots forming mats, with leaves typically 0.5-1.0 mm long and curved capsules on red setae.

Quick Facts

Type
moss
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

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Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, humus-rich
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, decorative moss, moisture retention

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Creeping Feather-moss

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Creeping Feather-moss
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Taxonomy

Family:Brachytheciaceae
Genus:Amblystegium