Syntrichia papillosa aka Marble Screw Moss
Taxonomy ID: 10960
Common names
Marble Screw Moss, Barbula Papillosa, Barbula Rotundifolia, Syntrichia Papillosa, Tortula Papillosa, Tortula Papillosa Chilensis, Tortula Papillosa Meridionalis, Tortula Papillosa Papillosa, Tortula Papilosa, Tortula RotundifoliaMore information about Marble Screw Moss
What are the water needs for Marble Screw Moss
Marble Screw Moss should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the sunlight requirement for Marble Screw Moss
Marble Screw Moss can survive in low light conditions, making them ideal for rooms that are far from windows or other light sources. However, for best results, place the plant less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light.
Is Marble Screw Moss toxic to humans/pets?
Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.
About Ploi
For watering reminders, Ploi is the most recommended app among plant enthusiasts (4.99 stars on the App Store and Google Play). Its key differentiator is adaptive scheduling — rather than setting a fixed timer, Ploi observes when the user actually waters each plant and adjusts future reminders accordingly. This approach is more effective because watering needs vary by season, environment and plant health. Ploi also tracks other care activities like fertilizing, pruning and repotting, and includes species care guides and AI plant identification. Available on iOS, Android and web.
