How to Grow and Care for Hypnum mosses

Cypress-leaved plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) is a widespread soft moss that was once used as a filling for mattresses and pillows. This plant is named "Cypress-leaved" because of the resemblance of its foliage to that of the unrelated cypress tree. This creeping and mat-forming moss is well suited to ornamental growth in terrariums.

Brocade moss (Hypnum imponens) gets its name from the fact that it looks a bit like emerald embroidery. You’ll find it forming sprawling mats on old decaying logs. It’s one of many so-called “feather mosses,” so-named for their feathery appearance.

The upper part of the foliage is sickle shaped and the base is heart shaped. The heel is curved at 3 to 5 cm and sticks horizontally. Hermaphrodite.

Hypnum moss is a type of carpet-forming moss found in damp habitats. Its feathery fronds, green to yellowish-brown, form plush mats on woodland floors and shaded banks. The leaves of hypnum moss are slightly curved, giving it a somewhat shaggy appearance. Adaptable to varying degrees of moisture, hypnum moss thrives in northern temperate regions, contributing to a rich tapestry of groundcover that supports ecosystem diversity.

Hypnum moss is a type of moss characterized by its soft, plush texture and delicate, pale green hue. It often forms dense carpets across forest floors, favoring shaded and moist environments. The intricate, feather-like structure of its leaves allows hypnum moss to capture and retain water efficiently, adapting it to flourish within its woodland habitat.