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    Selaginella plana

    Also Known As

    • Cypress Spikemoss

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Selaginella plana plant details

    Selaginella plana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Selaginella plana

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: selaginellaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Selaginella plana

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Softly textured rich green foliage on tall (for Selaginella) upright to arching stems lends this fern ally to mixed containers and hanging baskets where it can spill over the sides. Easy to grow. Prefers high humidity and moist to average humus rich soil.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Selaginella plana plant

    How to Grow Selaginella plana

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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