Selaginella kraussiana &s;Brownii&s; | Kraus&s;s clubmoss &s;Brownii&s; Houseplants/RHS (original) (raw)
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Selaginella kraussiana 'Brownii'
Kraus's clubmoss 'Brownii'
An evergreen perennial forming small, bright green, mossy cushions 5cm high and 15cm across. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
Synonyms
Selaginella kraussiana var. brownii
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Green | ||
| Summer | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Botanical details
Family
Selaginellaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Selaginella are evergreen rhizomatous perennials which may be small and tufted or tall and scrambling, the slender stems covered with small scale-like leaves; spores develop in short terminal spikes
Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In frost-prone areas grow under glass in a mixture of two parts peat-free, loam-based potting compost to one part leaf mould in bright but filtered light. Needs a minimum temperature of 7°C. An ideal plant for terrariums and bottle gardens
Propagation
Sow spores at 21°C as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes or rooted stems in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free