Bug-on-a-stick Moss (Buxbaumia Aphylla) is a annual or biennial moss in the Buxbaumiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Buxbaumia aphylla is a moss species characterized by its leafless, slender sporophyte stalks and small capsules, often found in disturbed habitats.

Bug-on-a-stick Moss

Bug-on-a-stick Moss

Buxbaumia Aphylla

Buxbaumia aphylla is a moss species characterized by its leafless, slender sporophyte stalks and small capsules, often found in disturbed habitats.

Quick Facts

Type
moss
Lifecycle
annual or biennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, clayey, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pioneer species, soil stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bug-on-a-stick 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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Taxonomy

Family:Buxbaumiaceae
Genus:Buxbaumia