Fork Moss

Dicranum sp., commonly known as Fork Moss or Wind-Blown Moss, thrives in the wild within sclerophyll bushlands. It grows atop leaf litter and low-fertility soil in areas with high rainfall and significant airflow. Fork Moss is a lightweight, tuft-forming species that can develop a stem up to 10cm high, densely covered with leaves from base to tip. The moss easily separates into individual plants or strands, offering versatile planting options, though it is most often placed as a whole colony on top of the substrate.

Mosses and lichens are sensitive to plant fertilizers and unfiltered tap water. For optimal growth, it is recommended to enrich your substrate soil with ground organic compost and hydrate your moss with rainwater, water boiled for 10 minutes, or demineralized water.

The colour intensity and density of the colony may fluctuate with the seasons. This moss species is resilient and can endure prolonged dry spells.