Star moss ∗ The 10 best care and planting tips

Plant star moss properly

Autumn is the ideal time to be with Star moss to operate creative garden design. Prepare the fresh, loose soil in the sunny to partially shaded location so that it is free of weeds, roots and stones. Then create small pits at a distance of 20-25 cm. During this work, soak the potted young plants in water until no more air bubbles rise. It continues in this order:

• Pot star moss and plant in the middle, not deeper than before in the nursery pot
• The excavation with a little compost and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) enrich and distribute around the plant
• Pouring on and mulch with leaves, grass clippings or bark mulch

The process is similar in the pot or balcony box. In addition, we recommend installing a 2 cm high drainage made of inorganic materials above the water drain in the bottom of the vessel to prevent waterlogging.

Care tips

In order to animate the graceful star blossoms to dance over the filigree leaf cushions, the horticultural choreography is designed as follows:

• Do not let star moss dry out at any time of the year
• Fertilize is not required in the bed
• Apply liquid fertilizer in the planter from April to August every 30 days
• For optical reasons, cutting is possible at any time
• Sweep away all leaves in autumn

Thanks to its frost-resistant constitution, the plant gets through the winter healthily without any special precautions. If star moss thrives in the bucket or balcony box, wrap the container with foil or jute and place it on cold-insulating wood or styrofoam.
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Which location is suitable?

The frugal plant makes no significant demands on the light and temperature conditions. As long as the soil is not dust-dry, star moss thrives in sunny locations without any problems. Mast herbs achieve their optimum in a partially shaded location with humus, fresh, moist and well-drained soil.
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The correct planting distance

Since star moss exceeds its height of 3-5 cm in the growth width by five times, the dimensioning of the planting distance is based on this specification. Place the young fattening herbs at a distance of 20-25 cm from each other in order to achieve a compact cushion. In the pot and balcony box, reduce this value by 5-10 cm.

What soil does the plant need?

The robust plant expresses its frugality not least by thriving in almost any soil. As long as there is no desert dryness or lethal waterlogging dominate, star moss happily spreads its dense carpet of flowers. For a plant in a tub, this means that the substrate is commercially available Potting soil with a small proportion of peat is sufficient.

Cut star moss correctly

Star moss does not require maintenance pruning. For optical reasons only, it may be desirable to cut the plant into shape. If, for example, the ground cover grows into the garden path or presses neighboring perennials in the planter, it can be cut back at any time. The same applies if the shoots ginger due to a lack of light. If the green carpet looks more like a strand of hair out of shape, run it Secateurs over the eyrie and cut everything that bothers you.

Pour star moss

Star moss is not a fan of desert-like drought. You should therefore water the plant in the bed and tub regularly if the natural rainfall is insufficient. Since moisture evaporates from the evergreen foliage even during winter, you should water your fattening herbs in clear frost on mild days.

Fertilize star moss properly

In terms of nutrient supply, the undemanding frugality of star moss becomes apparent. If the plant thrives in the bed, rock garden, roof garden or on the grave site, no fertilization is required. Only in the tightly limited substrate volume of the tub or balcony box are the nutrient stocks used up within 4-6 weeks after planting. In the period from April to August, the monthly application of liquid fertilizer makes sense. Then stop applying fertilizer so that the plant can prepare for the coming winter.

Overwinter

Star moss is frost-resistant down to - 34 degrees Celsius, so you do not have to worry about measures for wintering in the bed. It is important to note that the fallen leaves are consistently removed in autumn so that no rot forms underneath. Only for a plant in a pot or balcony box are a few simple precautions to take so that the root ball does not freeze to death. Before the first frost, place the vessel on wood or styrofoam and cover it with jute, fleece or foil.

Propagate star moss

Once the practical and decorative advantages of star moss are known, the desire for more specimens results. The easiest way to multiply it is by division. To do this, dig up the plant in spring or autumn, divide the root ball into two or more segments and place them in the ground at the new location. If a larger number of fattening herbs is required, this comes sowing of seeds into consideration. How to do it right:

• The months of March and April are the best time to sow behind glass
• Fill a seed bowl with Sowing soilto put the seeds on it
• Sieve thinly with sand or vermiculite, press down and moisten with a fine effervescence
• Put a transparent plastic hood over it and place it in the partially shaded, warm window seat

If the tiny cotyledons break through the seed coat, the hood has done its job. Keep the substrate slightly moist. The seedlings are pricked out when they have at least 2 pairs of leaves. By July / August, vital young plants have developed that are planted in the bed.

Star moss does not bloom

The pretty star blossoms are the icing on the cake for the ground cover. If the plant refuses this delicate carpet of flowers, there is usually a problem with the location. You will look in vain for the flowers in dust-dry earth as well as in waterlogged areas. If everything is OK in this regard, the plant is mostly a seedling-propagated specimen. Sown fattening herbs bloom for the first time in the second year at the earliest.

Nice varieties

• Aurea: The gold star moss captivates with light green, gold-yellow foliage and white star blossoms
• Irish moss: The white flowering plant with dark green foliage spreads the charm of simple naturalness
• Scotish Moss: This variety captivates with needle-like leaves in bright light green and dainty star-shaped blossoms