Species Name: Selaginella spp. (S. uncinata, S. kraussiana, or S. plana)
Common name(s): Spikemoss, Lesser Club Mosses
Defining Characteristics:
- Not a species of true moss but instead a type of lycophyte, one of the oldest groups of vascular plants on earth
- Scaly, coarse foliage
- Humidity loving and would do well in a tropical terrarium
- Grows out instead of up, creating a lovely groundcover
This is a “Grower's Choice” plant which means we choose the plant for you. We at Josh’s Frog’s aim to select the most full and vibrant plants for your order. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.
Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium
Josh's Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.
Temperature requirement: 70-80°
Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering frequency: Water frequently. Do not allow soil to dry out.
Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun
Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here.
Growth rate: Moderate
Height: 2-3”; horizontal spread of 12-24”
Origin: Southeast Asia (S. uncinata, S. plana), East Africa (S. kraussiana)
Regional locality: Found along streams, moist rockwork, cliffs, and along forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:
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Aquatic
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Temperate |
- Frogs & toads
- Lizards & turtles
- Aquatic Set-ups
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- Frogs & toads ✔
- Lizards & turtles ✔
- Snakes ✔
- Geckos ✔
- Tropical Vivariums ✔
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Tropicals
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Desert
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- Frogs & toads ✔
- Lizards & turtles ✔
- Snakes ✔
- Geckos ✔
- Tropical Vivariums ✔
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- Toads
- Lizards and tortoises
- Geckos
- Desert Vivariums
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Care Notes: Hardy species of moss that works well in animal terrariums. Although this species does not tolerate full sun for extended periods of time. Partial sun and high humidity environments are preferred for healthy plants.
Shipping Notes:
As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants from Josh's Frogs are treated only with products that are OMRI Listed© for use in organic production. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance.
ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT
The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.
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