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How to grow and care for Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm., Alpine haircap moss

Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm.

How often should I water?

check Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. 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!

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20K~

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Temperature

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 Polytrichastrum alpinum (Hedw.) G.L.Sm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Bryophyta, Class: Polytrichopsida, Order: Polytrichales, Family: Polytrichaceae, Genus: Polytrichastrum, Species: Polytrichastrum alpinum

Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumBryophyta
ClassPolytrichopsida
OrderPolytrichales
FamilyPolytrichaceae
GenusPolytrichastrum
SpeciesPolytrichastrum alpinum

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