Low Growing Selaginella

Jeffrey Schneider

14 years ago

Hello!

I am looking for a low growing (non-bushy) Selaginella.

I would like to use it as a ground cover for my terrarium but, most species I have purchased grow a bit too high.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Jeff

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terrestrial_man
14 years ago
Try some of the prostrate tropical species but not S. kraussiana as it is a cool loving plant, unless your terrarium is a native cool growing terrarium. One way of helping the plant to grow low is to be sure to give it plenty of light otherwise they all tend to climb.

Here is a link that might be useful: GlassHouse Works

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