Selaginella braunii

Also Known As

Selaginella pallescens
Arborvitae Fern
Arborvitae Spikemoss

Plant type

fern, groundcover

size

H: 18"
W: 24"

planting zones

6a-11

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Selaginella braunii plant details

Selaginella braunii is an evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella braunii

Plant type: groundcover fern
Plant family: selaginellaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella braunii

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful complement to other ferns; a grower's dream. Like a miniature fern, its dense leaflets form in tightly held clumps that remain contained as the plant matures. Growing to 6" in height, it requires an enclosed atmosphere where humidity is high. Tolerant to lower light levels, it will grow without direct sunlight in north windows or room interiors.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Looks much like a fern and is closely related to them. The evergreen fronds are bright green spring to summer, turning darker in fall. In frost-free regions, it will stay that way thru the winter, in colder regions the fronds will turn orangey-pink to bronze. Slow spreading and likes an average to moist, well draining soil. Will tolerate dryer conditions once established.