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Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 6-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Scale like leaves are green with white edges.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Martens' Spikemoss
  • Martens' Moosfarn
Also sold as:
  • 'Frosty Fern'
  • Selaginella kraussiana 'Frosty'
  • Selaginella kraussiana 'Frosty Fern'

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This is not selaginella uncinata by sedumzz Dec 22, 2021 3:51 PM 0

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