- How often does the star moss have to be watered?
- When can the star moss be transplanted?
- When and how is the star moss cut back?
- Are there diseases or pests that can pose a threat to Sternmoos?
- Should the star moss be fertilized?
- What should be considered when overwintering?
Sternmoos is a perennial plant that is hardy in most locations (to about minus 15 degrees Celsius), which is also often used outside of rock gardens for planting in paving joints, graves or as a lawn substitute. Under the right site conditions, caring for this plant requires relatively little effort.
Star moss likes it moist
How often does the star moss have to be watered?
As the name Sternmoos already suggests, this low-growing plant usually tolerates shady and semi-shady locations very well. If you want to plant the Sternmoos in full sun, you must (especially in midsummer) ensure that it is watered almost daily in the morning or evening hours. All the more so since the plants should be cultivated on permeable soil, ideally enriched with sand, in order to prevent winter rot caused by waterlogging.
When can the star moss be transplanted?
Since transplanting in midsummer can lead to the plants that then grow more slowly drying out, spring and autumn should be preferred for this. Don't wait too long before planting out in the fall either, as this can lead to a loss of ability to overwinter.
When and how is the star moss cut back?
Due to its squat growth, pruning of Sternmoos is rarely necessary. If the star moss planted as a lawn substitute is too high, it can be easily shortened with plant shears in spring or autumn. Lawn edging stones have proven to automatically slow down the plant's lateral urge to spread.
Are there diseases or pests that can pose a threat to Sternmoos?
Diseases do not usually occur with star moss, but deficiency symptoms are possible due to wetness, drought or winter rot. Hungry slugs can be fended off with slug pellets (7.49€) or a slug fence.
Should the star moss be fertilized?
The star moss only needs additional nutrients on very poor soils, these can be administered in a four-week cycle with a liquid fertilizer. By the end of July, all fertilization of the Sternmoos must be stopped so that the fresh shoots and offshoots of the plants can still "mature" sufficiently before winter.
What should be considered when overwintering?
Sternmoos is hardy down to about minus 15 degrees Celsius without special winter protection. To prevent mold from forming under the snow cover, any fallen leaves should be removed from the Sternmoos cushions before the first snowfall.
tips
If the star moss grows too much in one location, parts of the cushion can be easily cut out with a sharp spade in spring and autumn and planted directly in another location.