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Huperzia squarrosa

Also Known As

  • Lycopodium squarrosum
  • Phlegmariurus squarrosus
  • Rock Tassel Fern
  • Water Tassel Fern

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Huperzia squarrosa plant details

Huperzia squarrosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Huperzia squarrosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lycopodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: epiphyte, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Huperzia squarrosa

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Huperzia squarrosa plant

How to Grow Huperzia squarrosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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