Selaginella kraussiana Lush Creeping Ground Cover for Terrariums & Vivariums

Common Name: Krauss’ Spikemoss, African Clubmoss, Club Moss

Selaginella kraussiana is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant perfect for creating dense, moss-like carpets in terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums. Its delicate, fern-like foliage forms vibrant green mats that add a natural woodland floor effect to any setup. With a creeping, spreading growth habit, this plant quickly fills spaces, providing both beauty and habitat enrichment for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

Key Features:

• Dense, Moss-Like Foliage: Soft, feathery leaves form lush, bright green carpets.

• Creeping & Spreading Growth: Quickly fills gaps, making it excellent for natural ground cover.

• Thrives in High Humidity: Perfect for tropical terrariums, paludariums, and vivariums.

• Fast Growth: Rapidly establishes in suitable conditions.

Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Low to moderate, indirect light; avoid direct, intense light.

• CO & Fertilizers: CO not required.

• Growth Method: Terrestrial creeping plant; not suitable for full submersion.

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required, but appreciates moist, organic-rich substrate.

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes thrives in high humidity.

• Propagation: Easily propagated via cuttings or division of established clumps.

Terrarium Benefits:

• Creates a lush, natural forest-floor look.

• Provides microhabitat shelter for small terrarium inhabitants.

• Adds depth and texture to multi-layered terrarium landscapes.

What Youll Receive:

Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 4 individual stems without root

• Bunched Plants: Approximately 4 stems without root bundled with foam and a plant weight

• Potted Plants: Approximately 4 stems without root potted in rockwool and net pot

Disclaimer:

Pictures are a sample representation; actual plants may vary in size and color depending on growing conditions. Unless specified, we do not guarantee plants will be pest-free, pesticide-free, or grown in submerged form.

State Restrictions Notice Be a Responsible Plant Owner
Please do not release Selaginella kraussiana or any plants into natural waterways or wild habitats. Always dispose of trimmings responsibly.