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Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'

Also Known As

  • Krauss' Gold Tip Spikemoss

Plant type

groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips' plant details

Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover with chartreuse and green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'

Plant type: groundcover
Plant family: selaginellaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Whorls of densely tufted, bright green foliage with white tips grow on stems branched nearly to the base. Evergreen. Dries into curled balls. Ideal for terrariums or dish gardens. Thrives in moist conditions with high humidity and moderate to low light. A good companion for ferns or other shade-lovers. Perfect for enclosed gardens.

Gardening facts about Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips' plant

How to Grow Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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aka Krauss' Gold Spikemoss, Tropical Club Moss

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 6"-14"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Pin-Cushion Spikemoss

Plant Type

Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 4"-6"

  • shade
  • even moisture
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aka Selaginella pallescens, Arborvitae Fern, Arborvitae Spikemoss

Plant Type

Fern, Groundcover

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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aka Green Spikemoss, Krauss' Green Spikemoss

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 8"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
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aka Cypress Spikemoss

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 12"

  • mostly shade
  • even moisture
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