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How to Grow and Care for Ptilium

Ptilium is an easy-care plant known for its resilience and low maintenance needs. It thrives in moderate to high humidity and prefers indirect sunlight. A crucial care point is to maintain consistent moisture levels without waterlogging, as overwatering can be harmful. Ensuring well-draining soil will also help prevent root rot, promoting healthier growth overall.

Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

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Planting and Growing Ptilium

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Sunlight Requirements	Full shade
Soil pH	5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	2

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Types of Ptilium

Knights plume moss

Commonly known as ostrich-plume feathermoss, Ptilium crista-castrensis is a forest moss that gets its name from its feathery shape. It is a knights plume moss natural ground cover in boreal forests throughout Canada and Northern Europe.

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