Live Haircap Moss (Polytrichum Commune)

$39.00 – $359.00

Bring a natural touch to your garden with Haircap Moss! Its rhizoids make it perfect for anchoring soil. We ship it in clumps with soil still attached for optimal growth. Prefers medium shade to partial sun and sandy soil.

Used For: Haircap moss is a versatile species that can be used in a variety of applications, including gardens, beds, terrariums, indoors, and outdoors.
Conditions: Haircap moss prefers medium shade to partial sun, making it an ideal choice for areas with less direct sunlight.
Color: Haircap moss typically has a dark green color when it’s young, but it may turn brown as it ages. This natural color adds a beautiful touch to any project and blends in seamlessly with other plants and decor
Also Known As: Common Haircap, Great Golden Maidenhair, Great Goldilocks, Common Haircap Moss, or Common Hair Moss

Haircap moss is a type of moss that is prized for its versatility in gardens, terrariums, and indoor spaces. It adds a unique touch of greenery and texture to any project. This moss is known for its soil anchoring structures (rhizoids), which allow it to grow in dense clumps with soil still attached.

What is Haircap Moss (Polytrichum Commune)?

The Latin name for Haircap moss is Polytrichum Commune. This type of moss is one of the most prevalent plants worldwide and is often found in high humidity areas like wetlands. The stem of the plant is covered with hair, and the leaves of haircap moss are green-grayish with a red/brown tip.

Haircap moss can be found in large colonies all around the world. It grows in large pads, and female plants look different from their male counterparts. Male plants have receptacles on their tops, and female plants carry eggs between overlapping leaves.

Haircap moss has a distinctive appearance, with a dark green color that may turn brown with age. Its soil anchoring structures allow it to thrive in a variety of conditions. Unlike other mosses, haircap moss has rhizoids that closely resemble and function like roots.

Haircap Moss Uses

Haircap moss is a versatile plant that can be used in gardens, beds, terrariums, and indoor spaces. It can grow in full or partial shade, making it a great addition to a variety of projects. This moss adds texture and visual interest to any space.

Haircap Moss Care

Caring for haircap moss is essential to ensure healthy growth. This moss requires regular watering and misting to keep it hydrated. It also prefers sandy soil and benefits from occasional fertilization. With proper care, haircap moss will thrive and add beauty to your space.

Growing Common Haircap Moss Indoors

Growing haircap moss indoors requires specific conditions for optimal growth. It is important to choose the right container and location in your home. Haircap moss prefers medium to low light conditions and cool temperatures.

Why Buy Haircap Moss

Incorporating haircap moss into your next project can add a touch of natural beauty and texture. With its unique characteristics and versatility, it can thrive in a variety of conditions. By providing proper care and attention, haircap moss will thrive and enhance any space.