herbaceous⛅ part shade💧 low waterZone 9a – Zone 11b
Ball moss is a small, slow-growing epiphytic bromeliad that forms tight rounded clusters on tree branches and twigs. It thrives in humid conditions with good air circulation and requires minimal water, obtaining moisture from the air rather than soil.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
