About
An evergreen perennial to 20cm tall, with trailing or arching, fern-like stems bearing small glossy dark green scale-leaves.
About the genus
Selaginella are evergreen rhizomatous perennials which may be small and tufted or tall and scrambling, the slender stems covered with small scale-like leaves; spores develop in short terminal spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-prone areas grow under glass in a mixture of two parts peat-free, loam-based compost and one part leafmould, in bright but filtered light. Requires a minimum temperature of 5-7C in the winter months
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationSow spores at 21C (70F) as soon as they are ripe. Divide the rhizomes of rooted stems in the spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free