Name: Selaginella hoffmannii [cutting] rare terrarium plant
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: SEL-HOFF-CUT
Price: 21.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Selaginella hoffmannii [cutting] rare terrarium plant

GenusSelaginellaRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

This is a personal favorite Selaginella species, which grows under lower light and higher humidity terrarium conditions. I definitely encourage checking Google Images for additional photos of this plant, it is gorgeous. As per the listing, I'll be taking fresh cuttings roughly similar to what is pictured here. These cuttings take easily when laid over damp sphagnum moss, and will climb and trail.

Will not be the exact pictured cutting, but similar or larger to that in photo 1

🌿 Read the Selaginella care guide

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.
Sales form: Cutting
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