Northern fir-moss
Huperzia selago
Northern fir-moss is a slow-growing, primitive clubmoss native to cool, moist alpine and boreal habitats, making it a specialist plant for experienced growers. It requires consistently humid, cool conditions with indirect light and acidic, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil — replicating its natural woodland or rock garden environment. Not suited for warm indoor settings; best grown outdoors in rock gardens or shaded woodland gardens in cooler climates.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Mist Foliage Regularly To Maintain Humidity
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 20, 2021 by Pamela Pinkston (cc-by-sa)
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