Clawed Fork Weed (Furcellaria Lumbricalis) is a perennial aquatic in the Phyllophoraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and filtered_light or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A reddish brown to brownish black seaweed with glossy, cartilaginous, cylindrical fronds, branching dichotomously 6 to 11 times.

Clawed Fork Weed

Clawed Fork Weed

Furcellaria Lumbricalis

A reddish brown to brownish black seaweed with glossy, cartilaginous, cylindrical fronds, branching dichotomously 6 to 11 times.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
filtered_light, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, hard substrata
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Clawed Fork Weed

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Phyllophoraceae
Genus:Furcellaria