Explore Selaginella (Spike Moss) Collection
This selaginella endemics to Central-Southern China and is one of the easiest spikemoss to grow in sub-tropical climate. The dark green, lacy leaves contrasting with white veins rise to 30-40 cm. tall from creeping rhizome. It is evergreen in tropical condition and will rest (leafless) when temperature drops below 5 Celsius degrees. Like well drained, peat based medium under light shade.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
A highly variable species natives to Central-South America. Our selection has fuzzy, feathery shape leaves in lime green layer atop the soil. Upright grower stands to approx. 6” tall.
Easy to grow in moist environment under light shade. It is one of the most spectacular spike moss when well care.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This iridescent selaginella endemics to Peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia. Typically the green form is the most often seen. But this one this an exclusive form locally known in a small population in Southern Thailand. When grown under partially shade and relatively high humidity, it shows incredibly nice metallic bronze color! Pictures tell you better than what we described!
Its habit can be up to 4-5" tall, but also rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Care is similar to the green form, but the best color seems occurs under higher light level.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
An interesting species occurs throughout Peninsular Malaysia and East Indies. It seems to be a variable species. This form is what we call the green form, with large fan shaped leave in rich green color with nice iridescent sheen.
It can grow up to 5-6" tall, but also rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Rather difficult to settle down, but once established, it will be a fairly easy plant. Require relatively high humidity to grw well under light shade.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
An amazing spikemoss with fuzzy, olive green leaves and deep red underside. It has underground, wiry radish rhizome that can produce new plants along the spreading.
Easy to grow though a bit low growing. Excellent as a ground cover under partial shade.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Very soft and adorable variety, with rich green "pincushion". As opposed to other varieties, the Brownii stays in a much tighter clump and much shorter, typically only mounding to 2".
Due to its appearance, this variety is touchy, does not tolerate drying out and rather sensitive to chemicals. Perform well both is well- drained potting mix or pure sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Another type not as blue as the type 1, but bears very delicate, triangular outlined leaves with congested segments. The leaves can grow to 6" across when well care! New growth shoot in red also! and the whole plant mound just 5” above the soil.
This species produce large underground rhizomes, raising new plants somewhere on the spreading path. Always stays under 4” tall when grown under well enough light.
Although restricted to karst limestone, in cultivation it seems to do well even in neutral pH media. Require moist, but not soggy, better allow it getting fairly dry between watering. It is also a seasonal plant rests (leafless) from late January to early May. Best to let the pot dry out before keeping in a sealed container, or collect the rhizomes and place in a zip-locked bag with additioanl vermiculite. Start the new growing season when see new growth emerge from the rhizomes.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Our selection of rare variegated form with randomly cream variegation scattered on rich green foliage. Rather sensitive to intense light that may cause leaves burnt.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This trailing species hails from Southern Thailand, with rich green foliage and wiry stems readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Easy and fast grower. Best as a ground cover in medium to larger size terrarium.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This rhizomatous species occurs on the main mountain range in Southern Thailand. Its leaf looks similar to Selaginella moellendorffii, but in triangular shape and fairly larger size, reaching 5" wide and 8" long. The center highlighted in robust color!
Despite rhizomatous type, this specie have proven evergreen when grown in high humidity with good supply water. Best suit for medium to large size terrarium.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Selaginella tamariscina is a hardy and unusual species of the genus, widely distribute from SE Asia north to East China and Japan. It is also one of a few species has rosette, upright growth habit and forms trunk when mature, resembing dwarf tree-ferns or bonsai plants.
Wide distribution refects on numerous forms characterized by leaf shape and color. Offering is the one from Myanmar bears rich green foliage and considered a fast grower when compared with other forms in our collection.
Unlike most Selaginella that perform well under low light, Selaginella tamariscina does best under light shade. Actually they tolerate even under direct sun, if provide good humidity. In serious conditions i.e. too cold or too dry weather, the leaves roll into the center to protect the crown. After getting warmer, or raising humidity, they will roll out again and recover fast. This specie is restricted to karst limestone so adding 10% by volume of limestone chips in to the potting mix promotes growth and leaf color.
Offered are starter (2 years) plants, established in 4" pot
This trailing species endemics to China and Japan. The low spreading habit and the metallic aquamarine foliage, overlaid on a green background, are sure to make everyone stops to admire this gem!
It is an easy grower, both in culture and maintaining its color without much effort; just provide good humidity and well-enough light. A good choice of the iridescent blue spikemoss recommended for a beginner.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Our selection of the spectacular iridescent species Selaginella willdenowii, with randomly cream variegation scattered on the stunning electric blue leaves.
It can grow to over 2 ft. tall, but also rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Doest best in moist and well-drained medium such as peat or pure sphagnum.
Offered are established divisions in 3" pot
Our best selection of this highly variable species. This Type collected in South-Western Thailand and probably the most colorful selaginella when compared with other iridescent blue species. As see in the pictures, leaves are in heavy electric blue color when young, highlighted by bright yellow veining. Leaf shape is also in pretty butterfly shape.
This species produce large underground rhizomes, raising new plants somewhere on the spreading path. Always stays under 4” tall when grown under well enough light.
Although restricted to karst limestone, in cultivation it seems to do well even in neutral pH media. Require moist, but not soggy, better allow it getting fairly dry between watering. It is also a seasonal plant rests (leafless) from late January to early May. Best to let the pot dry out before keeping in a sealed container, or collect the rhizomes and place in a zip-locked bag with additioanl vermiculite. Start the new growing season when see new growth emerge from the rhizomes.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Always feel tropical every time when look rich green foliage of this Asian spike moss. It is an easy and fast grower, doing well in most types of media, as long as kept moist and not expose to direct sun.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Nice iridescent specie (possibly be Selaginella biformis) collected in Peninsular Malaysia. It has thick, plastic-liked leaves in deep green. It spreads via underground stolon until find a new place to form a new plant. Rather a slow grower, but be sure it is worth to grow!
Does best in relatively high humidity under partial shade. Rather sensitive to chemicals and wide cultural swings.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This selaginella has long been our favorite dry rock garden spikemoss. It occurs near the peak of karsts limestone in North and Western Thailand. In foliage, this specie resembles a clump of clubmoss that creeping well on vertical rock or moist ground, but once mature it produces large strobilus leaves elongated above the regular foliage, very stunning! Leaves also change into robust color under high light level.
It does best in peat-based medium with additional 10% by volume of limestone into the mix.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Newly introduced species from forest understory of Northern Borneo. It looks similar to Selaginella picta or Selaginella wallichii, but obviously a different specie, with nice bronze color and amazing purple sheen! Its habit can be up to 6" tall, but also rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Even so, it never invasive nor rampant.
It does well as a terrarium specimen but needs good light to do well. As such, it also may be grown as a stunning accent in a warm humid greenhouse.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Our selection of Neotropical spikemoss. This attractive Selaginella umbrosa has stunning triangular outlined leaves and leathery congest segment in bright green, highlighted by yellow veins. It is evergreen spreads by red underground rhizome creeping beneath the soil and produce a new plant when found a right spot.
It is somewhat a low growing specie. Best in above average humidity, coarse, porous media. Recommended for medium to large size terrarium.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Large and dramatic species with wing shaped leaves and congested segments in metallic blue color. Give the right conditions, the leaves can get 8” long!
It can grow to over 2 ft. tall, but also rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Doest best in moist and well-drained medium such as peat or pure sphagnum.
Offered are established divisions in 3" pot
An exotic variety forms tight clump and can mound up to 8-12" high and 15" wide clump! The leaf color depends on light level; under moderate to low light, leaves are in lime green and will change into robust when provide over 950 Lux.
It is a fast grower and does exceedingly well in pure sphagnum.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Magnificent spikemoss from Vietnam with upright, deep green leaves highlighted by white stripes down to the veins, creating very deccorative morphology.
Its habit can be up to 5"-6" tall, but also rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. Does exceedingly well in terrariums or outdoors if provide enough humidity.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This compact Philippines species has proven to be a reliable performer in various terrarium conditions as well as a greenhouse subject. Each clump makes a 5" tall x 1' wide mound. Its ferny green leaves are in delightful russet color when young.
It rambles and readily roots along becoming a spreading mat. The best color seems occurs under higher light level (over 950 Lux).
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Really cool and extremely rare species from Davao, Mindanao, Southern Philippines. It forms upright growth habit and rosette, bearing delicated leaves in almost black color and new growth (leaf tips) are highlighted in copper color. With the right nutrition, temperature, and light level the foliage can also be amazingly reflective iridescent!
It has a need for humidity so this species is best grown under-glass (terrarium). Mature to 4-5" tall, but rather a slow grower.
Offered are starter plants, established in 3" pot
Newly discovered species from forest understory of Davao, Mindanao, the Philippines. It is a large rhizomatous grower bearing triangular outlined foliage in almost black color. It is evergreen and can be an impressive botanical masterpiece when well grown.
In the habitat we were amazed when saw they mound up to 2 ft"! However, in our cultivation they can be up to just 8-10" with very slow growth. Recommended for medium to larger size terrarium.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This pretty little spikemoss makes a nice looking green carpet. Its rich green leaves mound just 1" tall under well enough light and spread fast in moist environment. The tips are rather sensitive to over concentration of fertilizer and high light level so be careful when feed fertilizer and make sure to supply good quality water.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
Selaginella wallichii is a medium to large species with cascading habit, creeping across the moist ground and rise 5"-6" stems upward, giving an interesting appearance. The leaves, when grown under high light level and good humidity, can be in very nice bronze color!
It is a low growing species does exceedingly well in terrariums or outdoors if provide enough humidity.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot