Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
About Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum likes soil that is good at retaining moisture.
Taxonomy
Lycopodium dendroideum
Lycopodium
Lycopodiaceae
Lycopodiales
Also known as
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum, tree groundpine, groundpine and Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
How to care for Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
Water
How often to water your Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
every 9
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Dendrolycopodium dendroideum in your home
a window
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum 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 Dendrolycopodium dendroideum in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
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 Dendrolycopodium dendroideum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum 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.
Growth Pattern
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
Dendrolycopodium dendroideum
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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