Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
Also known as
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi, Hickey's tree club-moss, Pennsylvania clubmoss and Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
Taxonomy
Lycopodium hickeyi
Lycopodium
Lycopodiaceae
Lycopodiales
How to care for Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
Water
How often to water your Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
every 9
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 hickeyi in your home
a window
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 hickeyi in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dendrolycopodium hickeyi after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi 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 hickeyi may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi 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 hickeyi grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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