Selaginella haematodes typically shows strong disease resistance and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered difficult because it needs a consistently moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots are susceptible to rot if the plant is overwatered or the surroundings lack good ventilation. Selaginella haematodes is better suited to people with some growing experience, as most can keep it alive for a period of time. Still, the plant may struggle to thrive, and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy as time goes on.
How to keep Selaginella Haematodes.
Light
Selaginella haematodes is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.
Temperature
Selaginella haematodes comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is suited to high temperatures and humidity. It dislikes sudden temperature changes and prefers a consistent temperature, so preventing indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It generally cannot tolerate cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Selaginella
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 15 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama
Other names.
