Huperzia ‘Lycopodium’ squarrosum
Huperzia ‘Lycopodium’ squarrosum
Huperzia ‘Lycopodium’ squarrosum
Difference between Huperzia ‘Lycopodium’ squarrosum and Huperzia carinat

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Limited

18 cm
5 cm
Huperzia (syn: Lycopodium) squarrosum

Huperzia 'Lycopodium' squarrosum - Lyco08

With its small, green, pointed leaves this plant resembles certain types of waterweed (Elodea). However, Huperzia squarrosum grows on dry land and is found in the wild in Sri Lanka, Java and India. It is a “primitive” plant that is easy to cultivate, preferably in a terrarium or a glasshouse.

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Plant information: Huperzia (syn: Lycopodium) squarrosum

Huperzia squarrosum grows down towards the ground rather than upwards. Planting or potting needs to take into account the fact that it can grow to a length of 1 metre. Like other members of the Huperzia family it does not produce flowers. Huperzia squarrosum propagates itself by producing spores between the base of its leaves and their stems.

Height
18 cm
Width
5 cm
Araflora info
Limited
Plant type
Limited
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Hanging
Growth habit
Slow
Distribution
North-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Adult width
5 cm
Adult height
40 cm
Altitude range
0-1000 m
Plant care: Huperzia (syn: Lycopodium) squarrosum

Huperzia squarrosum thrives in a warm and humid environment. The temperature should not be lower than 15⁰ C or exceed 30⁰ C. The best substrate for Huperzia squarrosum consists of a mixture of peat and sphagnum moss. Plants should be watered when the substrate starts to dry out. Occasional doses of fertiliser will encourage plant growth. Good drainage and circulation of fresh air are essential to prevent the plant rotting or becoming infected. Huperzia pinifolia needs plenty of light but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Pruning is not advisable.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Place
Terrarium
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
No-pruning
Maintenance
Not standing in water
Repotting
after 2 year
Soil Ph
<6-7>
Soil type
Peat/Sphagnum
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Watering from above
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Temperature winter
15 °C
Fertilise
medium
Daytime humidity
60-90%
Humidity at night
80-100%