Selaginella tamariscina Ex. Myanmar
Selaginella tamariscina is a hardy and unusual specie of the genus, widely distribute from SE Asia north to East China and Southern Japan. It is also one of a few species has rosette, upright growth habit and forms trunk when mature, resembing dwarf tree-ferns or bonsai plants.
Wide distribution refects on numerous forms characterized by leaf shape and color. Offering is the one from Myanmar bears rich green foliage and considered a fast grower when compared with other forms in our collection.
Unlike most Selaginella that perform well under low light, Selaginella tamariscina does best under light shade. Actually they tolerate even under direct sun, if provide good humidity. In serious conditions i.e. too cold or too dry weather, the leaves roll into the center to protect the crown. After getting warmer, or raising humidity, they will roll out again and recover fast. This specie is restricted to karst limestone so adding 10% by volume of limestone chips in to the potting mix promotes growth and leaf color.
Offered are starter (2 years) plants, established in 4" pot