Broom Forkmoss - Dicranum scoparium

Sweeping across shaded forest floors in a feathery display is Broom Forkmoss, a unique groundcover with many hidden talents. While exotic in appearance, it is native to North America, spreading indefinitely through understated landscapes that are moist and shaded. It can even be found thriving on top of decaying wood, breathing new hope into an area. Bring forth and elevate your space with the intrigue of this moss by cultivating it in your garden, landscape, or indoor terrarium.

Plant Details - Broom Forkmoss

Family: Dicranaceae

Light Requirement: Partial Shade- Full Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 1-3 in.

Spread: Indefinite

Growth Rate: Moderate

Wildlife Value: Provides nesting material for birds, habitat for small creatures, stabilizes soil to prevent erosion

The leaves of this plant range across the entire green spectrum depending on the health of the environment. In optimal conditions, the leaves are a deep, solid green color. Because of this, this moss is used as an indicator species for scientists looking to assess the overall health of a forest. This moss serves many critical functions in an ecosystem as a low-growing habitat for small critters. It also enhances the local humidity in a habitat, and its dense mats stabilize the soil and substrate it grows upon.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Broom Forkmoss

This moss is an effective groundcover, slowly spreading horizontally to fill in any space it’s given on a substrate. It requires a consistent source of moisture and humidity to thrive at its best. Broom Forkmoss is also extremely desirable to grow indoors as it possesses the ability to purify the air, further setting itself apart from other moss species. When grown in terrariums or containers indoors, this plant works to capture and filter out environmental pollutants. This is a truly multi-purpose plant that happens to look awesome too!

Noteworthy Characteristics

Broom Forkmoss stands out with velvety tufts of leaves shaped just like the cleaning appliance itself. Upon close inspection, it has a slightly wild appearance that stands out from other mosses, enhancing the biodiversity of the ecosystem.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Choose early spring or fall when the soil is moist and cool to plant healthy bare-root ferns. You can also use dormant plants to grow year-round. When you arrive, please soak the roots in water for several hours to rehydrate them. Ferns thrive in moist and shaded areas. Dig a hole wide and deep enough to spread out the roots comfortably. Position the fern so the crown (where the roots meet the fronds) is just at or slightly below ground level. Gently backfill with soil firmly around the roots, and thoroughly water to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch for weed control and to retain moisture, ensuring the mulch does not touch the crown. Water during dry periods is used to keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid fertilizing in the first year, as ferns prefer nutrient-rich soil over direct fertilization.

Shipping date depends on the date displayed and chosen when you order from the product's page.

We do not accept returned plants. If you purchased an extended warranty we do accept claims, please navigate to the warranty page for instructions HERE