Species: Selaginella wallichi
Common name(s): Spikemoss
Native to: China and Asia
Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Selaginella wallichi is an easy to grow species that does exceedingly well in terrariums. This is a more upright growing species that offers an amazing pop of color on the new growth. The color can vary depending on lighting conditions from a bright yellow to almost pink to green. As opposed to S. kraussiana this species grows more upright similar to S. plana. This Selaginella species does not tolerate drying out, and prefers to stay moist. Overall this is an amazing species to use as a foreground plant.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 4
Shipped Size: Well rooted plant that has been grown in a 2.5" pot. Will be shipped potted.