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Selaginella involvens (Involute spikemoss)
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Selaginella involvens
Other names
Involute spikemoss, Medicinal spikemoss, Lycopodium involvens, Selaginella tamariscina, Lycopodioides tamariscina, Lycopodium caulescens, Selaginella caulescens, Selaginella veitchii, Stachygynandrum tamariscinum
Genus
Selaginella Selaginella
Species
S. involvens - S. involvens is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen, terrestrial or epiphytic perennial with pinnate, scale-like, dark green leaves.
Selaginella involvens is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects , Slugs , Snails Scale insects , Slugs , Snails
General care
Propagation
Sow spores at 21C as soon as ripe.
Propagation methods
Division, Rhizome sections, Spores
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Where to grow
Selaginella involvens (Involute spikemoss) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Selaginella involvens
Other names
Involute spikemoss, Medicinal spikemoss, Lycopodium involvens, Selaginella tamariscina, Lycopodioides tamariscina, Lycopodium caulescens, Selaginella caulescens, Selaginella veitchii, Stachygynandrum tamariscinum
Genus
Selaginella Selaginella
Species
S. involvens - S. involvens is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen, terrestrial or epiphytic perennial with pinnate, scale-like, dark green leaves.
Native to
Southeastern Asia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects , Slugs , Snails
General care
Propagation
Sow spores at 21C as soon as ripe.
Propagation methods
Division, Rhizome sections, Spores
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Where to grow
Selaginella involvens (Involute spikemoss) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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