Cartilaginous Cock's Comb (Plocamium Cartilagineum) is a perennial aquatic in the Plocamiaceae family with expert care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Plocamium cartilagineum is a bright scarlet red alga with narrow, compressed, cartilaginous fronds growing up to 30 cm in length.

Cartilaginous Cock's Comb

Cartilaginous Cock's Comb

Plocamium Cartilagineum

Plocamium cartilagineum is a bright scarlet red alga with narrow, compressed, cartilaginous fronds growing up to 30 cm in length.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
3-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Cartilaginous Cock's Comb

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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Cartilaginous Cock's Comb
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Taxonomy

Family:Plocamiaceae
Genus:Plocamium