selaginella
moellendorffii
moellendorffii
Care level
Difficult
This tiny trailing plant creates dense mats of delicate blue-green foliage that shimmer with an iridescent metallic glow when light hits them just right. Unlike its relatives, it can curl up its leaves and stems when dry, then miraculously unfurl them again when watered, earning it the nickname 'resurrection plant'.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Warm (18°C - 28°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & self-pollinating
The selaginella moellendorffii cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.