Lycopodiella (Lycopodiella)

Lycopodiella

There are approximately 40 species and their distribution is cosmopolitan, with centers of diversity in the tropical New World and New Guinea. Lycopodiella are non-flowering plants. They have leafy rhizomes that grow along the ground and vertical, leafy shoots, also known as peduncles. Fertile peduncles have strobili at the top of the shoot. Individuals can have short, creeping rhizomes with simple strobili, branching rhizomes with many strobili, or anywhere in between.

Scientific classification

Genus

Lycopodiella (Lycopodiella)

Family

Clubmosses

Order

Clubmosses and firmosses

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Perennial

Lifespan

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Inundated clubmoss Foxtail bog clubmoss

Care Guide for Lycopodiella

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Lycopodiella thrives in moist environments and prefers consistently damp soil, requiring weekly watering. It tolerates high humidity and flourishes in shaded outdoor areas with cool, moist soil, which is crucial for spore production and propagation.

Propagation: Propagation methods for lycopodiella include spore sowing and division, requiring high humidity and well-draining soil. Key steps involve collecting spores, sowing on a moist substrate, and ensuring consistent moisture. Patience is vital due to slow growth and spore viability challenges.

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