Name: Selaginella sp. Sumatra 1 [cutting]
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: SEL-SUMA-CUT
Price: 21.75 USD
Availability: InStock

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Selaginella sp. Sumatra 1 [cutting]

GenusSelaginellaRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupFerns & LycophytesGrowth HabitCreeper / MatSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

Photos 3 through 5 are representative of the cutting you will receive.

High humidity terrarium culture.

This plant grows TALL for a Selaginella. About 1.5ft tall or so. It has a vertical growth habit with sturdy, almost woody stems at maturity. Big cascading fronds of detailed foliage.

This plant is derived from parent stock from Sumatra.

🌿 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.