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Selaginella kraussianais a low-growing groundcover plant native to Africa.
It can be kept as a houseplant in a pot, dish garden, orterrarium.
Replicate these conditions by keeping your plant in low to medium indirect light.
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see to it to keep it out of direct sunlight, which can scorch its fronds.
Soil
Selaginella kraussiana thrives naturally in moist loamy or clay soils that are high in organic matter.
Plant it in a standard houseplant potting mix that contains lots of peat moss or coconut coir.
Use room-temperature water, as cold water can damage your plant.
It thrives in high-humidity conditions, so it’s a good idea to run a humidifier near your plant.
Cut back up to half of the plant to control its shape or curb its spread.
Save pruned foliage to propagate into new plants.
However, it’s easy to root cuttings or divide this groundcover plant to create new plants.
Here’s how to propagate selaginella kraussiana using rootedstem cuttings.
You’ll need gardening gloves (optional), small plant pots, fresh potting soil, and water.
However, root rot can affect plants kept in overly wet, soggy soil.
Check soil moisture frequently and water accordingly.
Move your plant to a shadier spot out of direct sunlight.
Check to see to it your plant’s roots aren’t sitting in water.
Cut back on watering and allow the soil to dry out fully before watering again.
Selaginella kraussiana is a groundcover plant that can spread rapidly with the proper growing conditions.
Selaginella kraussiana is an evergreen perennial in USDA hardiness zones 11 and 12.
