This
Selaginella is native to the Yucatan
in Mexico and southward to Columbia
SA. It is not native to Africa
as sometimes mentioned but cultivated
in Tanzania.
This
beautiful and very tropical species is
only suitable for greenhouse or
terrarium culture. It might be
cool tolerant but not cold
tolerant. It thrives in hot humid
conditions and is a decent grower, fast
enough that commercial wholesale fern
growers are able to mass produce it for
the market.
It is a very popular a terrarium plant,
especially with those who keep exotic
frogs and salamanders. The color
of this species is unrivaled. The
foliage is dark bluish green with ruby
red undersides. A very nice
desirable plant to grow. It is readily
available on many websites. I am growing
it but at this time I do not have
anything to offer.
email me if interested.
