{"product_id":"huperzia-filiformis-blue-klai","title":"Huperzia Filiformis Blue Klai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuperzia Filiformis Blue Klai\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuperzia filiformis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Klai' (Lycopodiaceae)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selection of \u003cem\u003eHuperzia filiformis\u003c\/em\u003e — an epiphytic clubmoss, not a true fern but a member of one of the most ancient vascular plant lineages. Grown for its very slender, thread-like cascading stems densely clothed in fine foliage carrying a blue-green to silvery cast. Like others in the genus it grows naturally as a pendulous epiphyte on rainforest trees, making it well suited to a hanging basket or mounted display. A slow grower that reproduces via spores. Reported to be toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light to light shade; soft morning sun or brief dappled rays are fine, but harsh direct sun quickly scorches the delicate foliage. Too much shade causes stagnation and rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunky, fast-draining but moisture-retentive epiphytic medium — coconut husk chips around the root ball, or mounted with sphagnum; basket culture supports the best airflow. Must drain fast enough to be barely moist by the next day. Never dense soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm temperatures between 60-80°F; high humidity of 60%+ is essential alongside good air movement — brown crispy tips signal air that is too dry. Rinsing the whole plant when watering helps provide ambient moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep lightly and consistently moist — never allow the substrate to fully dry out, often watering several times a week in warm, bright conditions — but never soggy, as overwatering causes crown and root rot. Use rainwater or distilled water; sensitive to mineral buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely sensitive to fertilizer burn — feed with a heavily diluted balanced liquid fertilizer at quarter strength every 6-8 weeks during the growing season; slow-release pellets like Osmocote are gentler and preferred by many growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":48160054542501,"sku":"04HUPEblueklai","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Large","offer_id":48160054575269,"sku":"04HUPEblueklai_XL","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260816_002020291.jpg?v=1787028257","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/huperzia-filiformis-blue-klai","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}