This fern-like perennial is epiphytic and has pendant long branched wiry stems that are covered in small lanced-shaped yellowish green leaves. The new growth is tassel-like and the fruiting body appears towards the end of the mature stems in summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Lycopodium phlegmariais naturally found from Asia to the Pacific Islands and Australia growing in rainforests trees on moist leaf mould with bright indirect light and is drought and frost tender.
The plant dates back to the Carboniferous era when it was in abundance throughout the world.

Common Tassel Fern is a perennial that is grown for its foliage and habit. It is used in hanging baskets and other containers or planted in forks of trees in a rainforest-like setting. This is a popular glasshouse specimen in cold climates and establishes from cuttings in 1 to 2 years. ID 1255

Lycopodium(ly-koh-PO-dee-um) phlegmaria(fleg-MAH-ree-ah)

Lycopodiaceae(LY-koh-PO-dee--AY-see-ee)