Rocky Mountain White Heather
Cassiope tetragona subsp. saximontana
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
White/Cream Flowers
Sun:
Sun, Partial Shade
Soil:
Sand
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Clubmoss Mountain Heather should be watered regularly and evenly throughout the summer growing season, which typically begins once the plant begins to actively grow in the spring or early summer. Water the plant deeply to saturate the soil around the roots. Watering in the early morning is ideal to give the plant time to dry out before evening temperatures cool. During particularly hot and dry periods, water the plant more frequently. Avoid wetting the foliage, as this can encourage fungal diseases. In the winter, reduce watering frequency, as the plant is dormant and does not grow or need moisture during this time.
sunlight
Clubmoss Mountain Heather needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. This plants prefers partial to full sun and grows best in bright, indirect sunlight like that found in the shade of a tree or under a shady porch. It's best to provide the plant with morning sun and afternoon shade or vice versa, as the direct afternoon sun can scorch its leaves. When grown indoors, place the plant near a south-facing window for the best light. Make sure the light is bright, but not direct, as bright light indoors can still be too intense for the plant.
pruning
Clubmoss Mountain Heather (Cassiope lycopodioides) should be pruned in late winter or early spring just before new growth begins. The amount of pruning will depend on the desired size and shape of the plant. Light pruning is recommended for this species, primarily removing dead or damaged branches. Remove no more than 1-third of the shoots at any 1 time and don't prune below the point where needles are growing.
