Nodding Thread-moss (Pohlia Nutans) is a perennial moss in the Mniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 1-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pohlia nutans is a species of moss in the family Mniaceae with a cosmopolitan distribution, found on all seven continents.

Nodding Thread-moss

Nodding Thread-moss

Pohlia Nutans

Pohlia nutans is a species of moss in the family Mniaceae with a cosmopolitan distribution, found on all seven continents.

Quick Facts

Type
moss
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
1-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, moisture retention, soil stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Nodding Thread-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:Mniaceae
Genus:Pohlia