Creeping cedar - Lycopodium (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Creeping cedar

Creeping cedar are flowerless, vascular, terrestrial or epiphytic plants, with widely branched, erect, prostrate or creeping stems, with small, simple, needle-like or scale-like leaves that cover the stem and branches thickly. The leaves contain a single, unbranched vascular strand and are microphylls by definition. About 76 accepted species occur, with 37 species widely distributed in temperate and tropical climates, though they are confined to mountains in the tropics.

Scientific classification

Genus

Creeping cedar (Lycopodium)

Family

Clubmosses

Order

Clubmosses and firmosses

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Perennial

Lifespan

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Creeping cedar

Species

Stag's-horn clubmoss Buck grass One-cone clubmoss

Care Guide for Creeping cedar

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Creeping cedar thrives in consistently humid environments, requiring evenly moist soil. It benefits from weekly watering and is ideal as an indoor plant where humidity can be managed. A well-draining potting mix is recommended to support optimal growth and mimic its natural habitat.

Propagation: Propagation of creeping cedar mainly involves spore sowing and division, requiring high humidity, indirect light, and well-draining soil. It demands careful moisture management and a sterile environment. Steps include collecting spores/divisions, preparing the substrate, and monitoring growth for improved success rates.

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