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Selaginella sp. (variegated)

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet Type
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Creeping club moss forming dense mats under ideal growing conditions
Foliage Fronds iridescent bluish-green under low light conditions, with white/ cream colored markings

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils
Pest(s) Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Stem Cutting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Blue, Cream / Off-White, Green, Green - Bluish Green, Iridescent, White
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Thin

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Master ID 30675
Species ID 4984
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Species record last updated on: 29 August 2024.
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