Selaginella kraussiana ‘Gold Tips Spikemoss’ is not a true moss but rather a type of lycophyte, which are the oldest living vascular plants that date back to 410 million years ago, making them somewhat prehistoric and unlike most plants by design. It is native to Africa. This low growing, shrub-like tropical plant has light-green, scaly, coarse foliage with lighter yellow-green tips that tend to grow out instead of up, creating a nice, low groundcover. It appreciates part shade, high humidity, and constantly moist, humus soil. This plant rarely exceeds 2-3” in height and does not prefer direct and intense light, as it will quickly scorch and perish.

USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10

Container Gardens/Terrariums/Houseplant:

Selaginellas can do well as a houseplant as long as the humidity is not too low, as they appreciate high humidity. Their small foliage makes them a great candidate for container gardens as well, again, only if it is kept humid enough.

Josh's Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Vivariums/Animal Terrariums:

This is continually one of our best sellers for vivariums. Being tropical, this plant does great in the high moisture environment of a well-drained vivarium. It will expand to create a great groundcover that can be trimmed if necessary. It should be placed in the foreground of the vivarium and will provide great groundcover for most fauna with its wiry, bushy foliage.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Plants from Josh’s Frogs are specifically grown to be safe for use with animals. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance. 

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.25" pot.