Polytrichum juniperinum

Juniper Haircap Moss, Juniper Polytrichum Moss, Juniper Haircap

Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic2–20 cm

A hardy moss found on every continent, including Antarctica. It forms dense, cushion-like tufts of reddish stems topped with grey-green, lance-shaped leaves that end in red-brown tips. Notably drought-tolerant for a moss, it does well on dry acidic soils and exposed banks. That toughness makes it one of the more versatile mosses for terrarium culture, working in both open and closed setups.

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Care

Light

Indirect light(preferred)Shade tolerantBright indirect

Humidity

Medium (40–60%)(preferred)High (60–80%)Low (30–40%)

Temperature

-10°C15°C40°C
-5°C – 25°C

Soil

Sandy(preferred)Well drainingLoamy

Moisture

Moist(preferred)Dry

Soil pH

3.5 – 6.5

Appearance

Growth habit

UprightClumping

Leaf shape

Lance

Leaf texture

Fine

Distribution

Propagation

Divide established clumps with clean tools and press onto moist substrate. This is the fastest and most reliable method.