{"product_id":"syntrichia-ruralis-star-moss-screw-moss-native-woodland-moss-live-vessel","title":"Syntrichia ruralis — Star Moss (Screw Moss) | Native Woodland Moss, Live Vessel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStar Moss (Syntrichia ruralis), also known as Screw Moss or Twisted Moss, is a remarkably tough, drought-adapted moss grown from wild-type Middle Tennessee woodland stock. It forms low, dense tufts that shift dramatically with moisture: bright green and loosely spreading when hydrated, twisting tightly around the stem and turning reddish-brown when dry — then reviving fully once moisture returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis species favors calcareous (limestone-based) soils, making it a natural fit for Middle Tennessee's Central Basin terrain. It's one of the most extensively studied desiccation-tolerant mosses in plant science, prized by researchers for its ability to fully dry out and later rehydrate without cellular damage — a trait that also makes it an exceptionally forgiving, low-maintenance moss for home growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIts compact, textural growth habit makes it a strong choice for rock gardens, terrariums, moss gardens, and green roof plantings — especially in spots that get more sun and less consistent moisture than typical shade-loving mosses can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight: Sun to part shade (more sun-tolerant than most mosses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMoisture: Highly drought-tolerant; will dry out and recover fully with rehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSubstrate: Calcareous or neutral-to-alkaline soils, rock, or well-draining terrarium substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSetting: Rock gardens, terrariums, green roofs, xeric moss gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped in an 8 oz vessel, live and actively growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders ship out UPS every Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089006850114,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8655\/8274\/files\/il_794xN.8182998924_dm07.jpg?v=1784092266","url":"https:\/\/darkapothecary.myshopify.com\/products\/syntrichia-ruralis-star-moss-screw-moss-native-woodland-moss-live-vessel","provider":"Dark Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}