How to Grow and Care for Atrichum

With a compact growth form, the lesser smoothcap moss forms dense tufts and clumps, mostly in poor and disturbed soil. Like all mosses, it like wet habitats. When it gets too dry, it curls its leaves inward in order to preserve water. When it becomes wet again, it curls them back.

Wavy-leaved thread moss is typically found at lower elevations along roads or weedy areas. This moss makes a great addition to ground-level flower beds as it can provide greenery between other plants.

Atrichum moss is a resilient moss with a preference for damp, shaded habitats such as woodland floors. This species boasts a dense cluster of upright, deep green leaves that present a crisped or undulating appearance. The leaves are slightly curved with pointed tips, helping atrichum moss retain moisture and thrive in its humid microclimate. Its visibility often increases post-rainfall when it reaches peak vibrancy.

Atrichum moss is characterized by erect, dark green fronds that can grow relatively tall, distinguished by their high-crested tips. This moss thrives in moist, shaded forests, often forming lush carpets that anchor to the soil with robust, thread-like structures. Its preference for damp habitats aids in reproduction, with spores dispersing in the high humidity.

Selwyn's atrichum moss is a species of moss characterized by lush, green tufts and elongated, narrow leaves that often display a rippled or wavy appearance. Thriving in shaded, moist habitats, it forms dense, soft carpets on forest floors, which play a crucial role in the ecosystem by retaining moisture and providing a habitat for microfauna. This verdant moss distinguishes itself by the delicate, yet resilient nature of its foliage, which contributes to the understory's intricate tapestry of plant life.