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Submit a photoRed-stemmed Feather Moss
Pleurozium schreberi
The dominant moss of Alberta's boreal forest floor, covering vast areas with a resilient golden-green carpet. Recognizable by its distinctive deep-red stems (visible when you pull back the green shoots). Highly fire-resistant — a key colonizer after wildfires. Also called Big Red Stem or Schreber's Feather Moss.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal Forest province-wide, Zone 1
Light
Part to full shade
Bloom Time
Spore plant (non-flowering)
Soil
Acidic humus; tolerates a range of boreal forest conditions
Water
Moderate — less moisture-demanding than most mosses
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Fragment transplant — press 5–10 cm mat onto damp humus and keep moist for a few weeks.
