{"product_id":"huperzia-salvinioides","title":"Huperzia Salvinioides","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuperzia Salvinioides\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuperzia salvinioides\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003ePhlegmariurus salvinioides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epiphytic clubmoss — not a true fern but a member of one of the most ancient vascular plant lineages — native to the cloud forests of tropical Central and South America. It is distinguished by densely overlapping, flattened scale-like leaves that clothe the pendulous stems in a braided, plaited texture, growing in cascading form from tree branches in its native habitat. Best displayed mounted or in a hanging basket, and grows slowly. 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.\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 Cool to warm temperatures between 60-78°F; high humidity is essential alongside good air movement — 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 — often a light daily watering 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":"Default Title","offer_id":48085776662693,"sku":"04HUPEsalvinioides","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260802_192630406.jpg?v=1785704649","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/huperzia-salvinioides","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}