Huperzia Squarrosa

Huperzia squarrosa (syn. Phlegmariurus squarrosus), often sold as rock tassel fern, is a hanging clubmoss with soft, needle-like leaves packed along long stems. Labijo ships it to US buyers as a healthy rooted plant.

What does Huperzia Squarrosa look like?

The stems are thick and rope-like, densely covered with small, pointed leaves that stand out slightly from the stem. Young stems may grow upward, then arch over and hang as they lengthen, forming the tassels the plant is known for. The color is fresh bright green.

It is a clubmoss, not a fern or a moss. Clubmosses are an old group of vascular plants. For other hanging plants, see more rare plants.

How do you care for Huperzia Squarrosa?

• Light: Low to medium indirect light. No direct sun.
• Water: Keep the mix moist but not soggy.
• Humidity: 70% or higher. Mist often or grow it in a tall terrarium.
• Soil: An airy epiphyte mix: sphagnum moss with bark or perlite. It grows on trees in nature and doesn’t like dense soil.
• Temperature: 60–75°F. Keep it above 55°F and away from heat vents.
• Pets: Toxicity is not well documented; keep it away from pets and children.

Hang it high or set it in a basket, so the stems can drop freely. It grows slowly and resents disturbance, so avoid repotting more than you need to.

What will I receive?

A healthy rooted plant, similar to the one in the photos. Every plant is an individual, so leaf size and pattern can vary a little.

How does Huperzia Squarrosa ship?

We ship within the United States by USPS from our California warehouse. Orders leave within 1–3 business days and usually arrive 2–5 days later. Shipping is $12 for the first plant and $4 for each extra plant. Hawaii is a flat $30.

Ordering in cold weather? We can add a heat pack to the box for a small extra fee. Message us when you place your order.

If your plant arrives dead or badly damaged, tell us within 3 days of delivery and include an unboxing video. We will send a replacement.

Can I order from outside the US?

Labijo.com ships to US addresses only. If you live in another country, contact our home nursery in Indonesia through labijo.id and ask what they can send to you. Plant material crossing borders needs a phytosanitary certificate, and some countries also ask for an import permit, so they will check your country’s rules with you.