How to grow and care for Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp., Lesser smoothcap
Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp.
How often should I water?
check Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Atrichum angustatum (Brid.) Bruch & Schimp. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Bryophyta, Class: Polytrichopsida, Order: Polytrichales, Family: Polytrichaceae, Genus: Atrichum, Species: Atrichum angustatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Bryophyta |
| Class | Polytrichopsida |
| Order | Polytrichales |
| Family | Polytrichaceae |
| Genus | Atrichum |
| Species | Atrichum angustatum |
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