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Selaginella sp. red uncinata [cutting]
GenusSelaginellaRegionAfrica & MadagascarPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

This is not related at all to Selaginella uncinata, but it is just a trade name. This plant species is rare in the hobby, and comes from Southeast Asia.

Very low-growing, to the point where it is essentially flat against the growing media. Grows sparse, as opposed to dense/clumping.

I've had it produce both blue-iridescent as well as red foliage, depending on the growing conditions (lighting, temperature, nutrients)

✅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.
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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
Pantropical — Found naturally across the tropics of both hemispheres; not restricted to one. Either widely distributed by nature or so ancient they predate the continental split