foxtail bog clubmoss

Foxtail Bog Clubmoss requires moist soil in order to thrive. Water deeply once or twice a week in spring and summer, providing enough water to moisten the entire root system but not enough to create standing water. In the autumn and winter, reduce your watering to about once a month, as the plant goes dormant. It is important to note that too much water can cause rot, so be sure to check the soil moisture level before watering.

Foxtail bog clubmoss (Lycopodiella alopecuroides) requires full sun to partial shade, but it does best with some protection from the midday sun. This plant prefers growing in moist soils and can take up to half a day's worth of sunlight. It should receive a minimum of 4 hours of direct or filtered sunlight a day for optimal growth. During the summer months, when temperatures can soar, its best to give the plant some respite in the form of light shade or dappled sunlight.

The ideal timing for pruning Foxtail Bog Clubmoss is during the spring season after the plant blooms. This is the time when the plant will be actively growing and ready to take pruning. When pruning, the old green foliage should be trimmed at the surface level of soil. Between 1/4 to 1/3 of the plant should be removed to prevent damage from over-pruning. Take care not to remove the brown stalks as these have already succeeded in blooming and will provide additional growth in the future.