How to grow and care for Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp., Delicate tamarisk moss
Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp.
How often should I water?
check Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) 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
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 Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp. need?

Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp. 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
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) 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 Thuidium delicatulum (Hedw.) Schimp. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Bryophyta, Class: Bryopsida, Order: Hypnales, Family: Thuidiaceae, Genus: Thuidium, Species: Thuidium delicatulum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Bryophyta |
Class | Bryopsida |
Order | Hypnales |
Family | Thuidiaceae |
Genus | Thuidium |
Species | Thuidium delicatulum |
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