Alpine clubmosses (Diphasiastrum)

Alpine clubmosses

Alpine clubmosses are mosses with a nearly cosmopolitan distribution, though most are spread throughout the subarctic and the northern hemisphere. These small mosses mostly have a trailing growth habit, with the main stem creeping on the ground, while the side shoots are erect. Though the genus is relatively small, it contains numerous natural hybrids that are yet to be studied.

Scientific classification

Genus

Alpine clubmosses (Diphasiastrum)

Family

Clubmosses

Order

Clubmosses and firmosses

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Perennial

Lifespan

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Fan clubmoss Ground-cedar Alpine clubmoss Deeproot clubmoss Zeiller's ground-cedar Sitka clubmoss Diphasiastrum thyoides

Care Guide for Alpine clubmosses

Every week

Water

Full shade

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Alpine clubmosses thrives in cool, moist environments, preferring consistent moisture without waterlogging. Weekly watering supports its health, with brief dry periods tolerated. Adaptable and resilient, alpine clubmosses efficiently regulates water uptake during the growing season, ensuring steady growth amid variable rainfall.

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