Cushion Moss
Thrives in Zones 3-9
Natural carpet for shady areas
Provides excellent soil erosion control
Low-maintenance and hardy plant
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Height at Maturity
Under 6 Inches
Care
Cushion Moss thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil always damp but not soggy. It's resilient to temperature changes so that it can handle a range of climates. Trim occasionally to maintain shape and remove any dead patches.
Plant Reproduction
Cushion Moss spreads through tiny spores and creeping stems.
How to Grow and Care for Moss
Moss is a timeless, low-maintenance plant that brings a soft, green carpet to shaded gardens, woodland paths, stone walls, and water features. Unlike traditional plants, moss doesn't have roots—it absorbs water and nutrients directly through its leaves—making it ideal for moist, acidic soils and areas with poor fertility. To grow moss successfully, choose a shaded or partially shaded location with consistent humidity and minimal foot traffic.
Prepare the site by clearing debris and lightly roughing up the soil or surface to help the moss adhere. Gently press live moss onto the area, mist with water, and keep it consistently moist for several weeks to encourage establishment. Moss prefers rainwater or distilled water, as tap water may contain minerals that hinder growth.
Once established, moss requires very little care—no mowing, fertilizing, or pruning. Simply keep it moist and remove any fallen leaves or debris to prevent smothering. With its rich texture and calming appearance, moss adds a natural elegance and sense of tranquility to any landscape.
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Cushion Moss
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Lush Ground Cover:
Cushion Moss creates a thick, velvety carpet that enhances the beauty of shaded and damp areas. Its dense growth provides a rich, green backdrop that adds a touch of tranquility to any garden or indoor space.
Eco-Friendly Option:
As a natural and sustainable choice, Cushion Moss supports eco-friendly gardening practices. Its low water and nutrient requirements make it an environmentally conscious option for green spaces.
Low Maintenance:
This moss is incredibly easy to care for, requiring minimal watering and no mowing. It thrives in low-light conditions, making it perfect for spots where other plants might struggle.
Versatile Use:
Cushion Moss is ideal for various applications, including garden beds, terrariums, and decorative containers. Its adaptability allows you to use it in different settings, from outdoor landscapes to indoor plant arrangements.
Cushion Moss | Leucobryum Glaucum
Cushion Moss is the lovely, lush, and pillowy green moss you may find on rocks while hiking your favorite trails. This plant is a big fan of shady, moist environments and is a companion found often in shade landscapes.
The mounding effect of this plant is breathtaking and adds a bunch of whimsy when cultivated in gardens. Its stout leaf blades can range from deep green to a bright white, adding a layer of spiky texture. The mounds can be grown into perfect circles, or into intriguing shapes as they spread slowly to fill in the gaps around.
Plant Details - Cushion Moss
Family: Leucobryaceae
Light Requirement: Partial Shade - Full Shade
Water Needs: Moderate - High
Height: 2-4 in.
Spread: Forms dense clumps up to 12 inches wide or more
Growth Rate: Slow - Moderate
Wildlife Value: Retains beneficial moisture, provides habitats for microscopic creatures
This plant is a steady, slower grower with a horizontally spreading habit. The leaves are extremely dense and short, only a few millimeters long, and are what give the plant a unique appearance and texture. Being a moss, it has a unique root structure known as rhizoid. Instead of a normal root system which burrows into soil to deliver nutrients to the plant, rhizoids are shallow and simply anchor the plant to the surrounding surface or substrate.
Because of the short roots, the area must be sufficiently moist at all times to ensure a constant water source.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Cushion Moss (Leucobryum Glaucum)
This plant has a high preference for acidic, sandy soils and requires a consistent source of moisture. Other than that, it is not picky. This plant is known for having the ability to regrow itself after being dislodged completely! This is what makes Cushion Moss a very popular pick not only for the landscape, but for decorative living terrariums as well.
The adaptability of this soft plant allows room for exploration. This plant will grow on many different substrates so long as they are not too loose or overwhelmingly nutrient-dense. Well-draining moist soil is optimal, but stone is another great option for cultivation when grown in humid environments.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Cushion Moss
From far away, Cushion Moss has a subtle beauty appearing as a soft and fluffy green cloud. But upon close inspection, you will notice the leaves are quite spiky in appearance, forming upwards micro-clumps that come together to form the larger mound structure.
This moss is known for its iconic circular presentation and can be used in all sorts of creative ways, whether in a garden or in a terrarium.
Customer Reviews
The moss was surprisingly green with only a few patches of brown after being in a plastic bag and traveling across country, so I was happy about that. I think it looks nice in my garden now that it’s all laid out. Hoping it gets greener once it’s settled, fingers crossed. I will say for the price and overall convenience I am satisfied with my purchase. There’s a high likelyhood my next plant purchase will be from here. Thanks.
This cushion moss is a super lush green that compliments the backside of my koi pond water fall very nicely! It also came with a few trippy looking shrooms in the mix! Super😎👍
This is my second order of live moss and am so happy with the product I received. Whoever is responsible for going out to dig this up THANK YOU!!!! The moss is so fresh and green. I hope to be able to keep it alive with topping my indoor houseplants with it until I’m ready to put in terrariums. I even received a couple of tree seedlings in the bag which I will attempt to grow. I will definitely be ordering again real soon. I wish they would offer a moss sample bag, so I could order some variety for my small scale hobby.
The moss I received is perfect and fresh 💚
I received the Moss in a timely manner. Upon adding it to my present moss garden - I was surprised to find that the pieces were all quite small except for a handful. Also some were quite dry-I think these will come back. All in all I am happy and I would purchase more-just wish the pieces were larger and not look like they were scratched out of the ground with a thin trowel.