Species clubmoss

clubmoss

Selaginella kraussiana

Also Known As - Irish moss,spike moss
Clubmoss (Selaginella kraussiana) is a small, evergreen, creeping plant native to southeastern African forests. It grows to a height of up to one foot, and has an upright habit with wiry stems. Clubmoss has scaly, lance-shaped, bright green leaves with light veins running through them. The leaves are attached to a fleshy, upright stem. Hundreds of small, white spikes of flowers bloom in the spring and summer. Clubmoss prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is easy to grow and makes a great low-maintenance groundcover in shady corners of a garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7

Sun:

Deep shade, Filtered shade

Soil:

Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

green,yellow,brown Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Clubmoss should be watered when the top 1" of soil feels dry to the touch, typically every 5-7 days. Water with room temperature water at the base of the plant, saturating the soil enough to hydrate the roots. Allow the soil to drain and discard any excess water that remains in the tray or pot after a few minutes. Your clubmoss will benefit from weekly misting with a spray bottle.

sunlight

Clubmoss needs bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day. It requires at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day to grow and thrive; more is better. If the sunlight is too bright and direct, it will burn the sensitive foliage, so make sure to place the plant in a spot where sunlight is filtered by a sheer curtain or lightly filtered through a south-facing window. Avoid direct afternoon sunlight during the summer, as this type of light can be too harsh for the plant.

pruning

Clubmoss (Selaginella kraussiana) generally doesn't require a significant amount of pruning. For the most part, simply trim away any discolored, dried, or damaged limbs and spent flowers with a pair of clean garden scissors. If you wish to maintain a more compact form, you can prune the plant back to the desired size, though this should only be done once a year, in the early spring before new growth occurs. Remember to make clean cuts and try to remove no more than 1-third of the plant at a time.

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