Orange Rock Hair (Trentepohlia Aurea) is a perennial other (filamentous alga) in the Trentepohliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Trentepohlia aurea is a filamentous terrestrial green alga characterized by its distinctive orange coloration due to carotenoid pigments.

Orange Rock Hair

Orange Rock Hair

Trentepohlia Aurea

Trentepohlia aurea is a filamentous terrestrial green alga characterized by its distinctive orange coloration due to carotenoid pigments.

Quick Facts

Type
other (filamentous alga)
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, aesthetic color accent

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Orange Rock Hair

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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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:Trentepohliaceae
Genus:Trentepohlia