How to Grow and Care for Haircap mosses

Juniper haircap is a perennial, evergreen moss. Juniper haircap has thin, stiff bristle-like leaves. The male plants have modified orange leaves that look like flowers. Hairs appear where spores form at the end of a long sheath, giving it its name.

The common hairmoss is a species of moss that's primarily found in regions with high humidity and rainfall. For a moss, it is exceptionally tall. It can reach a height of 70 cm in some extreme cases, and it always exceeds 30 cm in height.

Polytrichum moss is a medium-sized moss notable for its upright, spiky appearance, often forming dense, green to dark green carpets in moist, acidic environments. Its leaves are lance-shaped with toothed margins, arranged in a spiral around its stiff, reddish stems. The capsule, held aloft on a long seta, is cylindrical, assisting in spore dissemination. It thrives in cool temperate areas, with a remarkable ability to withstand and recover from desiccation.

Polytrichum moss is a moss that features wiry, erect stems topped with spore capsules sporting a characteristic hairy calyptra, giving it a bearded appearance. These green to reddish stems host narrow, pointed leaves that frequently exhibit white tips. Thriving in well-drained acidic soils, polytrichum moss is commonly found in heathy and rocky habitats, demonstrating its resilience and adaptability.