Dave s garden plantscout lists four sources for this plant. Deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, dry shade plants, groundcovers, medicinal plants, plants from china, rabbit resistant plants, xeriscaping plants, evergreen perennials, ferns and allies, fairy garden. Selaginella kraussiana gold tips is an easy to grow species that does exceedingly well in terrariums. Grow in moderately fertile, humusrich, moist or moist but welldrained, neutral to acid soil in. Braun is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus selaginella family selaginellaceae. Selaginella plants are great as groundcovers near hostas, solomons seal, and other boldfoliaged perennials. Semievergreen, selaginella aurea has bright greengold, soft tufts to 6 tall and up to 14 wide.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in selaginella tamariscina. This selection has leaves of bright chartreuse yellow, making a. Unlike the fiberoptic plant, the various selaginella or spikemoss species selaginella spp. Selaginella, club moss selaginella kraussiana frosty fern.
This spikemoss forms brilliant green mounds of luscious frills that make an adorable addition to any fairy. These primitive plants are prostrate, spreading ground covers with attractive branching green foliage. Selaginella martensii martenss spike moss plant care 101. Additional information about this plant will become available later.
Gently remove plants from containers, keeping the root ball intact. Selaginella plants are great as groundcovers near hostas, solomons seal, and other bold. It belongs to the very ancient lineage of plants known as the clubmosses. Selaginella kraussiana green club moss nurseries online. Selaginella kraussiana krauss spikemoss selaginella krugii krugs spikemoss selaginella laxifolia limpleaf spikemoss selaginella lepidophylla flower of stone. Selaginella kraussiana krauss clubmossrhs gardening. The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 26602878 with original publication details. This species has unusual rich bluegreen foliage, making a beaut. Selaginella kraussiana terrarium the flower studio. Frosty fern, club moss, spike moss indoors selaginella.
Plants profile for selaginella kraussiana krauss spikemoss. The firststep is the apical stemcell maintenance activity of wus. Rachel mcfadyen, crc for australian weed management, queensland, australia. Containers, greenhouse, ground cover, indoor, low maintenance. Dainty, frilly and lush, the brightgreen foliage of trailing spikemoss hints at a kinship with ferns, although the plant has its own family, selaginellaceae. While sometimes hard to distinguish from gold tips in the summer, with winter temperatures and light intensities this tends to send out long fingers of growth for a period midwinter. There are about 700 species of selaginella, a unique prehistoric fern relative. Ferns garden umbrella fern for shady areas nice soft texture to have in the background. Selaginella moellendorffii gemmiferous spikemoss for sale. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Conserved transport mechanisms but distinct auxin responses. Striking fernlike groundcover from china with lacy golden foliage reaching only 6 tall and spreading to 614 wide. When we take these to plant sales, everyone wants to touch them, and yes, they are as soft as they look.
This spikemoss forms brilliant green mounds of luscious frills that make an adorable addition to any fairy garden, and a perfect ground cover for moist shady locations. This group of plants has for years been included in what, for convenience, was called fern allies. Frosty ferns selaginella kraussiana variegatus earned their common name from the subtle creamcolored variegation of their foliage, which lends them a slightly silvery appearance. Red creeping thyme thymus lamium maculatam red nancy red nancy spotted dead nettle autumn carnation encore azalea persian chocolate creeping jenny moneywort southern comfort heuchera coral bells the original endless summer hydrangea limelight japanese stonecrop selaginella kraussiana aurea gold clubmoss leann cleyera creeping fig. Selaginella is the single remaining genus from the order of plants known as selaginellales. Selaginella kraussiana aureathe rainforest garden website talks about. Posts about selaginella kraussiana written by laidback gardener. Selaginella spikemoss buy plants online gardener direct.
To remodel your yard tillandsia scaposa low maintenance plants. A charming, lowgrowing moss that produces a dense cushion of lacy, trailing leaves. This tender, tropical perennial, is a matforming or trailing plant native to subsaharan africa. Golden clubmoss short arching stems form bright mat. Fact sheets are available from department of employment, economic development and innovation deedi service centres and our customer service centre telephone 25 23. Selaginella kraussiana green club moss selaginella kraussiana green club moss. The selaginella kraussiana is a mat forming perennial featuring tiny, lacy, fernlike, green leaves. Selaginella kraussiana plantinfo everything and anything. Lila loves to nap here and wake to watch the streetsidewalkdriveway and comment on passersby with the gate closed of course.
Selaginella martensii also goes by the name of martenss spike moss. Such charges are the responsibility of the recipient of. The plants database includes the following 60 species of selaginella. Peacock fern, selaginella wildenowii, is one of the few plants with blue leaves. Selaginella kraussiana selaginella kraussiana trailing spike moss commonly known as trailing spike moss, this variety of selaginella is native to southern africa. Mar 08, 2019 frosty ferns selaginella kraussiana variegatus earned their common name from the subtle creamcolored variegation of their foliage, which lends them a slightly silvery appearance. The feasibility of biological control of selaginella kraussiana african club. It features leaves with varying shades of green, along with golden tipped stems. A very useful ground cover plant for a part shaded position selaginella kraussiana with its soft mossy foliage is commonly called green club moss.
Like most all other selaginella species, this species does not tolerate drying out, but also prefers a well draining soil mix similar to the abg mix that is commonly used in terrariums. Oct 23, 2014 selaginella kraussiana aurea is my favorite plant in the garden this week. Selaginella care growing tips for spike moss green and. Garden selaginella selaginella kraussiana is regarded as an environmental weed in victoria and new south wales. Frosty fern, club moss, spike moss indoors selaginella kraussiana variegatus join the club to manage your garden plant details. Pdf identification of wox family genes in selaginella kraussiana. Fang 2019 root branching is not induced by auxins in selaginella moellendorffii.
This plant is prized for its creamy white new growth that gives it a frosted appearance. It also offers a soft and full texture that is missing from its groundcover. Selaginella kraussiana krauss spikemoss selaginella krugii krugs spikemoss selaginella laxifolia limpleaf spikemoss selaginella. I cannot remember where it was that i bought selaginella kraussiana aurea golden spikemoss this spring, but i do remember it was 2 qty, 4 containers that i planted. Rhizophores borne on upper side of stems throughout stem length, mm in diameter. Using ozonation, acidolysis, infrared spectroscopy and 1 h nmr, jin et al. Just as selaginella apoda that we treated a while back. Lateral leaves nearly perpendicular to stem, well spaced, green, lanceolate, 2. Krauss mounding spikemoss selaginella kraussiana brownii krauss mounding spikemoss selaginella kraussiana brownii 5. Krauss mounding spikemoss selaginella kraussiana brownii. It grows to a low height of just one inch but can spread limitlessly by rooting stems. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9.
Selaginella moellendorffii gemmiferous spikemoss for. Selaginella kraussiana aurea krauss gold spikemoss. Selaginella kraussiana gold tips glass box tropicals. Selaginella kraussiana, krauss spikemoss, krausss clubmoss, or african clubmoss, is a species of vascular plant found naturally in the azores and parts of mainland africa. Selaginella tamariscina herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Prospects for biological control of african club moss landcare. Today, we will tackle another plant from the genus selaginella, which contains about 700800 different species. Krauss initially practiced as a pharmacist, but then studied mineralogy, zoology and chemistry. Selaginella kraussiana aurea krauss gold spikemoss tropical. Selaginellas are creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scalelike leaves on branching stems from.
Selaginella kraussiana aurea is my favorite plant in the. The delicate nature of selaginella kraussiana and its prostrate habit make it an ideal companion plant for cultivation in moist shaded areas. Fast spreading groundcover plants evergreen groundcover plants low maintenance. We offer several of the easytogrow perennial woodland selaginella species. Selaginella species are creeping or ascendant plants with simple, scalelike leaves microphylls on branching stems from which roots also arise. Its foliage is a vibrant green color, though other cultivars exist with brown or golden foliage. For the best results, keep the soil moist but not overly wet, maintain high humidity around the.
Selaginella kraussiana club moss, cushion moss, irish. Selaginella moellendorffii aka gemmiferous spikemoss. This plant is prized for its creamy white new growth that gives it a. A perennial, flatspreading mosslike ground cover with bright green foliage. List of various diseases cured by selaginella tamariscina. Loss of polar auxin transport pat disrupts apical meristem maintenance. The plants common name derives from its habit of drying up and turning brown in the summer and fall, and then. Resurrection plant, also known as spreading club moss or selaginella lepidophylla, belongs to a group of primitive plants known as lycopods, typically found growing in moist areas near mosses and ferns. This selaginella is a real must for all plant enthusiastics. Selaginella is a genus of plants in the family selaginellaceae, the spikemosses.
Selaginella kraussiana golden moss fern is neither a fern nor a moss. Pdf root branching is not induced by auxins in selaginella. However, most still prefer that their soil always remain moist. Selaginella kraussiana krauss spikemoss will reach a height of 0. Many workers still place the selaginellales in the class lycopodiopsida often misconstructed as lycopsida. Selaginella spikemoss sells quality flowers, shrubs, trees, and various other unique and rare plants. Selaginella care growing tips for spike moss green and vibrant. They are sometimes included in an informal paraphyletic group called the fern allies. Selaginella is the sole genus of vascular plants in the family selaginellaceae, the spikemosses or lesser clubmosses this family is distinguished from lycopodiaceae the clubmosses by having scaleleaves bearing a ligule and by having spores of two types.
The stems are aerial, horizontally creeping on the substratum as in selaginella kraussiana, sub erect selaginella trachyphylla or erect as in selaginella erythropus. However, only a few of these species were chosen to make good houseplants. I recommend planting at the base of gingers, hostas or other shade and moisture loving plants where theyll benefit from the added shade and humidity. Excellent for brightening up dark, shady, moist but welldrained areas of the garden. Native to south africa, this small, creeping species. Chartreuse colored foliage forms a nice low, mossy groundcover. Natural resources conservation service plants database. Selaginella kraussiana is an easy to grow species that does exceedingly well in terrariums.
Jun 24, 2010 gemmiferous spikemoss selaginella moellendorffii zones 7 to 10 is an easytogrow species from china that bears tiny plantlets that drop off and form new colonies. Add beauty, style and design to courtyards, patios and verandahs with these easy to care feature plants. Close cousins to the true ferns, spikemoss forms a low creeping mat of feathery leaves. Selaginella kraussiana aurea plant information online. Native to variable climates including north carolina from tropical to dry and from sun to shade. One species, selaginella lepidophylla, has a remarkable ability to tolerate drought and has earned the name resurrection plant. Krauss travelled and collected in south africa from 7 may 1838 to 22 april 1840. Gemmiferous spikemoss selaginella moellendorffii zones 7 to 10 is an easytogrow species from china that bears tiny plantlets that drop off and form new colonies.
Recent status of selaginella selaginellaceae research in nusantara. Grow in moderately fertile, humusrich, moist or moist but welldrained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. An ancient group of plants, the selaginella emmeliana is closely related to ferns. Originally from the forest floors selaginella emmeliana are perfect for shady moist positions in the garden, in pots, hanging baskets and terrariums. It is doing well and is supposed to be easy to maintain, which i need. They usually make an appearance as terrarium plants indoors, but will also thrive in sheltered outdoor areas in u. Selaginella plants often resemble ferns due to the pattern of their branching and leaves. Stems longcreeping, branched, branches 3forked, flat, articulate, glabrous. Todays plant, selaginella martensii, is one the chosen few. Some selaginella will thrive outdoors in zones 610, provided theyre grown in a damp, shady and acidic spot. Selaginella kraussiana krauss spikemoss mat spike moss.
This makes an excellent ground cover, particularly beneath tree ferns. A lovely selaginella kraussiana plant in a terrarium, also known as spike moss accompanied with a concrete container and decorative stones. This species has unusual rich bluegreen foliage, making a beautiful carpet that lends itself to creating all. Genus selaginella are evergreen rhizomatous perennials which may be small and tufted or tall and scrambling. Grow as a miniature in a small pot or hanging basket. Customs and import duties may be applied to international orders when the shipment reaches its destination. Such charges are the responsibility of the recipient of your order and vary from country to country. Plants prefer a rich, moist to wet soil and shady conditions. Retail walkin store curbside pickup only click to learn more about pickup. Names of selaginella tamariscina in various languages of the world are also given. Lightly amend heavy clay or sandy soils with organic matter. Coral bells the original endless summer hydrangea limelight japanese stonecrop selaginella kraussiana aurea. This group of plants called spikemosses first appeared. Plant profile for selaginella kraussiana aurea golden.
Reaching around 5 7 cmd in height it does like a humus rich moist soil. Root branching is not induced by auxins in selaginella. If utilized as an outdoor plant, selaginella kraussiana is best cultivated in the southern and eastern parts of the country with higher rainfall and a more temperate frostfree climate. Golden club moss selaginella kraussiana aurea one of the most vigorous growing tropical club mosses, this golden form adds a touch of brilliance to potted containers or terrarium design. Cooperative extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. New foliage is tinted in a distinctive golden shade. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about selaginella, club moss selaginella kraussiana frosty fern supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garde. Makes a lush golden carpet in rich moist soil and part shade to shade with regular summer water. Golden club moss selaginella kraussiana is a popular species. Also does well outdoors in shaded hanging baskets or indoors in low light even in terrariums. Since their roots are very short, they begin to suffer even before the potting mix has dried out completely, as the upper. The creeping stems create a dense mat, quickly covering the soils surface.
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