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Selaginella - Asian Spikemoss
- Botanical Name: Selaginella Plana
- Origins: Tropical Asia
- Light: Low Light
- Watering: Every 2 to 7 Days
- Growth Speed: Medium
- Grower: Expert
- Style: Table Top, Hanging
- Home Decor: Ultra Modern
- Variety Code: 604
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Product Description - Asian Spikemoss
Selaginella is a vast genus (upwards of 300 species) of plants, with much resemblance to Mosses. The genus is concentrated in the tropical zone, and has its headquarters in tropical America. These tender, spreading perennials are grown for their pretty, scale-like foliage. They can be used for edging greenhouse benches, covering pillars, planting in hanging baskets and decorating terrariums. S. martensii is a pretty plant that grows up to 9 inches high and wide. Its tiny, glossy green leaves are produced in thick, multi-branched sprays. The plant is trailing in the lower half, with copious, long root-fibers. Selaginella is a common greenhouse species with numerous varieties, of which the most distinct are: ascendens, divaricata, formosa, the variegated robusta, and stolonifera.Plant Care
Sellaginella enjoys high humidity. To achieve this, rest the pot on some stones in a dish filled with water. Make sure the water does not submerge the stones and touch the bottom of the pot. This will increase the humidity directly around the plant due to the evaporation of the water in the dish. Keep soil moist from spring through fall. In winter, water sparingly. Mist the leaves regularly. These plants need a minimum temperature of 55 degrees; avoid cold draughts. In cool climates, grow these plants in a house or greenhouse in moist, peaty soil consisting of one part loam, two parts leaf mold, one part sand and a bit of lump charcoal. To grow these plants in hanging baskets, the baskets must first be lined with moss and then filled with the soil mixture. Take care when watering because the soil dries out more quickly in baskets than in pots. The plant requires partial shade so avoid direct sunlight. Feed occasionally in the summer with foliar feed.0 Comment
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