Trailing Selaginella, Spikemoss
Scientific Name: Selaginella kraussiana (Kunze) A.Braun
Synonym: Selaginella azorica
Family: Selaginellaceae
USDA: 7-10
Sun Exposure: Full shade to part shade
Origin: Southern Africa, tropical Africa
Growth Habits: Perennial, creeping rhizomes, forming dense mats of green foliage 3 to 6 inches thick (7-15 cm), 12 to 24 inches in spread (30-60 cm)
Watering Needs: Abundant water and humidity in summer, keep a little drier in winter, well-drained, organically rich soil
Propagation: Stem cuttings, by division.
'Aurea' is a cultivar with yellow variegation.
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