Tufted Thread-moss (Ptychostomum Imbricatulum) is a perennial moss in the Bryaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Ptychostomum imbricatulum, also known as Tufted Thread-moss or Handbell Moss, is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae with a nearly cosmopolitan distribution.

Tufted Thread-moss

Tufted Thread-moss

Ptychostomum Imbricatulum

Ptychostomum imbricatulum, also known as Tufted Thread-moss or Handbell Moss, is a species of moss in the family Bryaceae with a nearly cosmopolitan distribution.

Quick Facts

Type
moss
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
3-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, calcareous
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, soil stabilization, aesthetic moss layer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Tufted 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:Bryaceae
Genus:Ptychostomum