Selaginella Braunii
Common Names: Fern, arborvitae brauniiLatin Name: Selaginella Braunii
General Info
- Not actually a fern! Just has fern in the common name. It's a prehistoric fern relative called club moss or spike moss.
- Native to China.
- Rises to 18" tall
- Rhizome.
- In 3 years expect a 2' wide groundcover mass.
Soil Requirements
Moist soil, but never soggy. Soil wants plenty of humus. Seems flexible about pH. Lean slightly alkaline (7.4-7.8). Though seems some places say slightly acidic.
Water Requirements
Make the soil moist, but never soggy.
Fertilization
Feed a Selaginella Plant twice a year, once in April and once in July with a water soluble fertilizer diluted to ½ the recommended strength.
Pruning
- Pinch back the tips of the stems of a Selaginella Plant if they grow too tall or leggy. Pruning a Selaginella stimulates new growth and helps the plant become bushier. Remove dead or damaged stems from Spike Moss Plants as soon as they appear.
Seasonal View
Spring
- Feed it (April)
Summer
- Feed it (July)
Winter
- Get rid of dead stems if any are?