Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss)

Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dark green feathery leaves in a close up branch view.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with thin, intricate green foliage stretching across a natural blurred background.

Botanical name: Selaginella sp.

Common name: Spikemoss

Family: Selaginellaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil moistWatering: Regular; keep soil moist
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

The Spikemosses are creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scale-like leaves on branching stems from which roots also arise. They can be used for edging greenhouse benches, covering pillars, planting in hanging baskets and decorating terrariums.


Image gallery: 22 images
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) vibrant light green leaves forming a dense and soft carpet plant groundcover.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with delicate light green leaves creating a soft and dense mat texture.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with vibrant lime green feathery leaves in a close up shot
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense delicate foliage spreading across the surface of the container ground
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with vibrant green leaves in a detailed close up.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) showing delicate, lace-like green leaves in a close up.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with lime green delicate frond leaves close up in the soil.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with lime green foliage spreading across the dark wooden bark ground surface.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with green and white variegated leaves in a close up view.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with delicate green foliage marked by tips of creamy white color.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense vibrant green leaves forming a small mossy ground cover plant
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) compact mound with tiny leaves creates a lush texture in a small container
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) dense green leaves close up providing intricate texture covering ground area
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) green foliage spreads across the ground creating dense layers of small leaves.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with vibrant lime green, lacy, fanned leaves close up.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) shows delicate, fanned foliage with a distinct, vibrant lime green color.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with green and white leaves in a close up plant shot.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense foliage showing unique white tips and deep emerald green centers.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) green and bronze leaves plant foliage close up in the ground
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) foliage with delicate green and bronze serrated leaves covering the ground surface
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with green and white variegated leaves in a container plant close up.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense green and white leaves tucked neatly into a small black pot.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) silver and bronze foliage plant close up with intricate leaf textures
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) silver and bronze foliage spread across the ground with small, delicate fronds.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with vibrant light green leaves, dense mossy texture, close up
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense, feathery light green foliage spreading across the dark soil surface.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) close up with lime green delicate fern-like leaves and fine texture
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense lime green foliage spreading into delicate frond-like stems and branches
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with lime-green foliage leaves close up
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense lime-green foliage spreading across the ground
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with green and copper leaves in a detailed close up.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with delicate, fern-like leaves transitioning from copper centers to vibrant green edges.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) vibrant green leaves forming a dense compact ground cover plant mass
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) creates a dense carpet of tiny overlapping green leaves on the ground
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) vibrant green foliage plant with soft textures, close up
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) displays layered foliage with distinct, ruffled edges and delicate tips.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense green leaves and white tips in close up view
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense clusters of green foliage and white leaf edges visible.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense green leaves, close up of the lush plant foliage
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense green leaves spreading across the surface of the container
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) vibrant lime green plant with dense spreading foliage for ground cover
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with small frond-like leaves growing in a dense, lush green clump.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with dense green leaves growing across the wet forest floor surface.
Selaginella sp. (Spikemoss) with fine green feathery foliage spreading along the damp ground area.


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