How to grow and care for Polytrichum commune Hedw.
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Polytrichum commune Hedw. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Polytrichum commune Hedw.
How often should I water?
check Polytrichum commune Hedw. 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 Polytrichum commune Hedw. need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Polytrichum commune Hedw. likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-32
-32~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Polytrichum commune Hedw. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Polytrichum commune Hedw. 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 Polytrichum commune Hedw. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Bryophyta, Class: Polytrichopsida, Order: Polytrichales, Family: Polytrichaceae, Genus: Polytrichum, Species: Polytrichum commune
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Summer |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Bryophyta |
| Class | Polytrichopsida |
| Order | Polytrichales |
| Family | Polytrichaceae |
| Genus | Polytrichum |
| Species | Polytrichum commune |
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