Pseudodiphasium is a genus of lycophyte in the family Lycopodiaceae with only one species, Pseudodiphasium volubile. In the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I), the genus is placed in the subfamily Lycopodioideae. Some sources do not recognize the genus, sinking it into Lycopodium. Pseudodiphasium volubile is native from Peninsular Malaysia to Queensland, Australia, and has been introduced into Ecuador.
Climbing clubmoss is generally resistant to disease and has relatively few insect pests. Its care is regarded as difficult because it needs a consistently moist environment and frequent watering. The roots can rot if they are kept too wet and the surroundings lack good ventilation. Climbing clubmoss is appropriate for people with some growing experience, as most individuals can keep it alive for a period. Still, it may have difficulty thriving and its leaves can dry out and decline in health over time.
How to keep Lycopodium Volubile.
Light
Climbing clubmoss originates from areas such as forest understories or rocky terrains, which naturally provide shade. It thrives best in Full Shade sunlight conditions, though it can also withstand Partial Sun.
Temperature
Climbing clubmoss hails from tropical zones, which are typically characterized by a hot and moist climate. Because of this, it is naturally suited to cope with high heat and humidity. Sudden changes in temperature are not favourable for this plant and it thrives best in an environment with consistent temperatures, so it's key to prevent indoor temperature swings. Generally, it doesn't withstand low temperatures and needs warm conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature becomes too low, the plant's growth might cease or it could potentially perish.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lycopodium
- Family
- Lycopodiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 46 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 0.49 m to 1.52 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Vanuatu, Philippines, New Zealand
Other names.
