Genus guide
Selaginella — 11 species
Part of the Ferns family (Polypodiopsida)
All Selaginella species we cover
- Cushion Moss Selaginella
- Emerald Spike Moss
- Erect Moss Fern
- Frosty Fern
- Peacock fern
- Resurrection Spike Moss
- Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant)
- Spike Moss
- Spike Moss
- Spreading Selaginella
- Spreading Spike Moss
Selaginella — frequently asked questions
Are Selaginella plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Selaginella are pet-safe. Of the 11 Selaginella species we cover, 11 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 0 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Selaginella plants need?
Most Selaginella do best in medium indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Selaginella easy to care for?
Many Selaginella are beginner-friendly — they tolerate lower light and forgiving watering. Water to how fast the pot actually dries rather than a fixed calendar and most will thrive.
How many Selaginella varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 11 Selaginella species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Selaginella, the rest follow closely.
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