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Plant Care
Piper's bug moss
(Buxbaumia piperi)
Also Known As
Piper's bug moss, Piper's buxbaumia, Piper's ground pine
About This Plant
Buxbaumia piperi is a species of moss belonging to the family Buxbaumiaceae. It is a small, unbranched moss that grows in clusters. The plant is dioicous, meaning it has separate male and female plants. The male plants have a reddish tinge, while the female plants are greenish-yellow.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
0.2-0.5 inches (0.5-1.3 cm)
Light Requirements
Buxbaumia piperi prefers partial to full shade.
Humidity Needs
It prefers high humidity levels.
Fertilizing Schedule
Buxbaumia piperi does not require fertilizer.
Pruning Guidelines
No pruning is required for this moss.
Common Pests and Diseases
Buxbaumia piperi is not known to have any serious pest or disease problems.
Indoor Size Range
N/A
Watering Schedule
The plant requires consistently moist soil.
Temperature Range
It prefers cool to moderate temperatures, between 50-70°F (10-21°C).
Growing Season
Buxbaumia piperi can be grown year-round.
Growing Difficulty Level
Buxbaumia piperi is relatively easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Buxbaumia piperi is not assigned a USDA hardiness zone as it is a moss and not a flowering plant.
Did You Know?
Buxbaumia piperi is named after Charles Vancouver Piper, an American botanist who was the first to collect the species in 1900.
