Selaginella Indonesia – ACW

Common name: Blue Spikemoss, Peacock Spikemoss, Spring Blue Spikemoss

Selaginella Indonesia is a commonly used plant for terrarium-like setups and vivariums. Although not a true moss, Selaginella species also thrive in areas with high humidity and indirect sunlight. This shrub-like tropical plant gets its name from the blue-green iridescent coloration of its foliage. This species of Selaginella is a great choice for providing ground coverage as it grows close to the ground, rarely exceeding 3 inches in height. With the right conditions Selaginella Indonesia is easy plant to care for and a great edition to any terrarium-like setup.

Notes

• This is not an aquarium plant. Submerging it completely will result in the death of this plant.
• Selaginella Kraussiana works well in terrarium-like setups and should be partially shaded with good humidity.
• Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into quality soil.
• Yellowing of leaves indicates over-watering.
• Drying and browning leaves may indicate overexposure to light

Family Name: Selaginellaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

Height: 2-3”

Care: Easy

Light: Low to Medium

Growth rate: Moderate to Fast