About
A large, flat-thalloid moss with remarkably broad, translucent, bright green, scale-like leaves arranged in two rows on creeping stems, giving an almost fern-like appearance. A botanical curiosity for moist, deeply shaded, humid conditions in a terrarium or cool glasshouse.
About the genus
Hookeria includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.