Selaginella jori

Selaginella jori is a tropical ground cover plant valued for its fine, dense, and vibrant green foliage. Belonging to the Selaginellaceae family, it features a creeping growth habit that forms a lush, carpet-like appearance.

This plant is particularly well suited for humid terrariums, paludariums, and high-humidity indoor environments. Selaginella jori thrives in indirect light, consistently moist substrate, and warm temperatures. When grown under proper conditions, it creates a natural rainforest atmosphere and enhances botanical compositions.

Growing Conditions

🌿 Light: indirect light to partial shade
💧 Watering: frequent; keep the substrate slightly moist at all times
🌡 Temperature: 18–26 °C (64–79 °F)
💦 Humidity: high (ideally above 70%)
🌱 Substrate: light, well-draining, and rich (tropical or terrarium substrate)