This is a “Grower's Choice” plant which means our Plant Team will choose one Selaginella species that's available. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.  

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

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 70-80°

Humidity: Humid (70-100%)

Watering Frequency: Water frequently. Do not allow soil to dry out. 

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs High-Perlite Potting Soil.

Growth Rate: Moderate 

Height at Maturity: 2-3 inches; horizontal spread of 12-24 inches 

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: 

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: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As 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 may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.