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Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
Selaginella bombycina [cutting]
GenusSelaginellaRegionSouth AmericaPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

This is a truly gorgeous Selaginella species from SE Ecuador. It has an upright, feathery and dense growth habit, forming something akin to sheets.

Needs high humidity, seems to grow better on sphagnum or peat substrate than clay substrates, and appreciates good airflow. I've managed to get it to grow epiphytically on Epiweb in my main display tank, and it is doing well. I'd the lighting is too high it will begin turning lime-green, and I would recommend reducing lighting.

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Plant Details
Airflow
Low — Specifically suited for sealed, stagnant environments. These plants do not require active ventilation or fans to prevent bacterial or fungal "melt."
Family
Selaginellaceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
80–100% — The "Sweet Spot" for most rare tropicals and shinglers. This high-saturation environment is essential for aerial root attachment to hardscape and ensures that delicate foliage maintains its turgidity and sheen.
Lighting
Moderate — Prefers bright, filtered, or indirect light. This is the "sweet spot" for most terrarium species; however, direct sun or high-intensity LEDs will scorch delicate juvenile leaves.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
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Size
Small
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Moist — Substrate should be kept consistently hydrated but never "soggy." This allows for critical oxygen to reach the root zone, preventing hypoxia and rot.
World
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean