Name: Selaginella sp. Amber Sumatra [cutting]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: SEL-AMBE-CUT
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Selaginella sp. Amber Sumatra [cutting]

GenusSelaginellaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

This species carries a blue iridescent characteristic when grown in darker conditions.

From northern Sumatra, and has responded well to typical tropical Selaginella care.

Sleek and stunning with a low trailing habit that produces the occasional curving-into-upwards vertical growth.

✅Similarly sized, but non-exact cutting for sale.

🌿 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.