Selaginella stauntoniana – Indoor Plants

Selaginella stauntoniana (Staunton’s Spikemoss) is an ornamental, small semi-deciduous spikemoss that produces 8 inches tall upright green fronds about every inch from a short-spreading rhizome. It’s plumose triangular 6 to 8 inches foliage atop naked chestnut-colored stems. It is ideal for growing as in a small pot or hanging basket, terrarium design, or dish gardens.

Scientific classification:

Family: Selaginellaceae
Genus: Selaginella
Scientific Name: Selaginella stauntoniana
Common Name: Staunton’s Spikemoss, Spikemoss

How to grow and maintain Selaginella stauntoniana:

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 stauntoniana 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:
Selaginella stauntoniana 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.