Diphasium scariosum, synonym Lycopodium scariosum, commonly known as spreading clubmoss or creeping club moss, is a species in the club moss family Lycopodiaceae. The genus Diphasium is accepted in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016, but not in other classifications which submerge the genus in Lycopodium.
Creeping club moss is generally resistant to disease and faces relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered difficult because it requires a moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots can rot if overwatered or if the environment lacks good ventilation. Creeping club moss is suitable for people with some growing experience, though most people can keep it alive for a certain amount of time. Nonetheless, it may have difficulty thriving, and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.
How to keep Lycopodium Scariosum.
Light
The creeping club moss naturally occurs in areas such as forest understories or rocky terrain which provide ample shade. This type of moss thrives best in full shade, however, it can also tolerate partial sunlight.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lycopodium
- Family
- Lycopodiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Summer
- Native Area
- Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand
