Plant Care Common Clubmoss

Common Clubmoss

Also known as

Clubmoss, Common club moss, Running clubmoss, Ground pine and club moss

Taxonomy

Lycopodium clavatum
Lycopodium
Lycopodiaceae
Lycopodiales

How to care for Common Clubmoss

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Clubmoss

Water needs for Common Clubmoss
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Clubmoss needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Common Clubmoss

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Clubmoss in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Clubmoss: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Common Clubmoss may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Clubmoss in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Clubmoss

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Clubmoss: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Clubmoss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Common Clubmoss prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Clubmoss Water Frequency →

Common Clubmoss Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Clubmoss may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Clubmoss Light Requirements →

Common Clubmoss Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Clubmoss is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🪴 Soil

Common Clubmoss is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Common Clubmoss →

Best Pots for Common Clubmoss →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Clubmoss →

What Are Healthy Common Clubmoss Roots →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Clubmoss grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Common Clubmoss Lifecycle →

Common Clubmoss Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Clubmoss →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Clubmoss, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Common Clubmoss

Common Clubmoss

Common Clubmoss


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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