Selaginella Apoda (Meadow spikemoss) question

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by machinori, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. machinori

    machinori Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I bought this plant in a supermarket and I wonder if this is a house plant at all?
    Being a fern family plant, can it live indoors at all? If yes, what kind of care does it require?


    Thanks,
    Vladimir
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Judging by its natural distribution it is adapted to a cool to cold winter period. It might survive indoors without one, but I would not guarantee it. High humidity is important.

    More information on the species:
    http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=200002770

    Web search tip: species names don't take capitals, only the genus name (thus: Selaginella apoda). If you're using a case-sensitive web search for information, this will make a big difference!
     
  3. machinori

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    Unfortunately I kept the high humidity in my apartment but the plant just isn't a house plant and as such it died just a week after I brought it home. I just keep wondering why are those people from the supermarket selling them as house plants.
    Thanks for the reply.
     

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