Selaginella

Selaginella spp.

Genus & species | Common name:
Selaginella spp. | Spikemoss / Resurrection Plant — Some species curl up and revive with water, hence the “resurrection” name.

How to grow:
Easy to grow in pots, terrariums, or as ground cover in humid shade. Needs frequent misting and loose soil. Some species are epiphytic.

Growing requirements:

• a) Water: High; mist daily
• b) Soil / substrate: Loose, spongy, well-draining with good organic matter
• c) Humidity: Very high (>80%)
• d) Sunlight: Indirect light (4,000–8,000 lux); 10–15W grow light
• e) Temperature: 18–26°C

Growth habit:
Creeping stems with microphyll leaves; ancient spore-bearing lineage

Growing season & conditions:
Most active during monsoon; dormant in dry spells

Acclimatization on transport:
Can dehydrate but revives on rehydration