How to grow and care for Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr., White cushion moss
Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr.
How often should I water?
check Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
50~80%
100
Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. prefers humidity about 50~80%. 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 Leucobryum glaucum (Hedw.) Ångstr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Bryophyta, Class: Bryopsida, Order: Dicranales, Family: Leucobryaceae, Genus: Leucobryum, Species: Leucobryum glaucum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Bryophyta |
| Class | Bryopsida |
| Order | Dicranales |
| Family | Leucobryaceae |
| Genus | Leucobryum |
| Species | Leucobryum glaucum |
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