Name: Selaginella kraussiana wild type [cutting]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: SEL-KRAU-CUT
Price: 5.25 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Selaginella kraussiana wild type [cutting]

GenusSelaginellaRegionAfrica & MadagascarPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

I figured I should make this Selaginella available from my collection. This is an easier to grow species of Selaginella that tolerates most terrarium conditions. I'd keep the humidity above 30%RH, though.

This is not a cultivar or variety, but rather a true species, which I do not see as often.

🌿 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: Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.