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Brocade moss

Also known as: Pellucid plait-moss

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.

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Brocade moss (Hypnum imponens)

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Lifespan

Evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Culture

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Maternal love, Charity

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