This is one of the most stunningly beautiful Spikemosses we have ever grown. It is slightly taller than some others, clocking in at a height of up to 6” with a spread of 8” or more depending on how far it manages to slowly creep. It has a lovely branching habit with a blue-green sheen to the top of the foliage, while the underside flushes brilliant, ruby red to burgundy tones, sometimes accompanied by lighter, almost white-ochre coloration on the tips of the underside. Even the creping root filaments are a bright red color! Of course, something this showy just has to be tropical. Hailing from Brazil and Tropical South America, it needs to be protected from frost and prefers Shade to Part Shade, or ample Indirect or Filtered light to avoid scorching. It also prefers a high humidity environment, making it a great choice as a showy terrarium or fairy garden plant. We have seen some growers label this as a “Club Moss”, but as a member of the genus Selaginella it’s structure and habit is definitely more characteristic of a classic Spikemoss.

Frond Condition: Evergreen; may be Semi-Evergeen in marginal conditions.

Mature Size: 6” tall with a spread of 8”+

Root Type: Decentralized, slowly creeping

Origin: Brazil and Tropical South America

Cultural Requirements: Part Shade to Shade, Ample Filtered or Indirect Light, Evenly Moist to Lightly Moist, Protect from Frost

USDA Zones: Zone 9 (marginal, protect from frost and excessive winter moistures) Zone 10, Zone 11 or as a Housplant, Terrarium Plant or Miniature Fairy Garden Plant.

Alternate (synonymous) names/Also Sold As: Ruby Red Clubmoss