Selaginella braunii – Indoor Plants

Selaginella braunii - Indoor Plants

Selaginella braunii (Arborvitae Fern) is an ornamental, evergreen perennial. It has dark green, lacy, evergreen fronds that rise from a slowly creeping rhizome with scale-like leaves turns several stages of green during the year. In early spring it is tender light green and during cold winters the foliage can be orangey-pink to bronze color. It looks perfect forming a skirt around taller plants in containers and hanging baskets.

Scientific classification:

Family: Selaginellaceae
Genus: Selaginella
Species: S. braunii
Scientific Name: Selaginella braunii
Common Name: Arborvitae Fern, Arborvitae Spikemoss, Braun’s Spikemoss, Chinese Lace Fern, Treelet Spikemoss.

Selaginella braunii

How to grow and care Selaginella braunii (Arborvitae Fern):

Light:
It thrives best in bright indirect light to partial shade. Avoid direct sunlight.

Soil:
It grows best in a well-drained, peat moss-based potting mix with perlite.

Water:
Water your plant regularly during the growing season and always keep the soil evenly moist but never allow your plant to sit in water.

Temperature:
It prefers an average room temperature of 65°F – 75°F / 18°C – 24°C. Selaginella doesn’t like it too cold or too hot, especially drafts. Keep this plant away from doorways and air vents.

Fertilizer:
Fertilize once a month during spring through fall with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Pruning:
Prune it back in spring to keep this spreading plant under control. You can prune up to half of the plant if you need it.

Propagation:
It can be easily propagated by division, stem cuttings, or by spores. Take stem tip cuttings in spring or summer. Simply give the stems contact with the soil and they will take root as they grow, forming a spreading mat.

Pests and Diseases:
There is no serious pest or disease problems. Sometimes attacked by Mealy Bugs and spider mites.

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