Mosses

Blue Spikemoss (Selaginella emmeliana) is a compact, moss-like fern relative with fine, scale-like foliage that forms soft, creeping mounds of green to bluish-green texture, perfect for terrariums, paludariums, and shaded containers. Its low, spreading habit makes it an excellent foreground or filler plant around hardscape and larger tropicals, adding a lush “forest floor” look without overwhelming nearby specimens. This species thrives in consistently moist, well-draining, slightly acidic substrate (such as an ABG-style or peat/coir-based mix) and absolutely hates drying out, so the soil should stay evenly damp but never waterlogged. Blue Spikemoss prefers cool to warm temperatures around 60–75°F, high humidity (ideally 70%+), and low to medium, indirect light—too much direct sun can scorch the delicate foliage, while very low light keeps its growth compact and terrarium-friendly. For best results, grow it in a closed or semi-closed terrarium or group it with other humidity-loving plants, mist regularly, and avoid cold drafts or blasts from AC and heaters. Fertilizer needs are minimal; if desired, apply a very dilute, balanced feed only a few times per year, and trim back the creeping stems occasionally to maintain a dense, cushiony mat.

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Selaginella erythropus ‘Ruby Red’ Club Moss is a striking tropical spikemoss with velvety green fronds and glowing ruby-red undersides and stems, creating a dense, mossy carpet of color in terrariums, vivariums, and other high-humidity displays. Its low, creeping habit makes it perfect for foreground planting, edging hardscape, or tucking into shaded nooks where you want a lush, rainforest feel alongside ferns, mosses, and other shade lovers. This plant thrives in warm, consistently humid conditions with low to moderate, indirect light, similar to a shaded forest floor or closed glass terrarium. Provide a moisture-retentive but well-draining substrate (such as a peat or coir-based mix with added perlite), keep the soil evenly damp but never soggy, and avoid letting it dry out completely. For best results, maintain temperatures around 65–80°F with humidity above 70%, use distilled or rainwater if your tap water is hard, and skip heavy feeding—at most, use a very dilute, balanced fertilizer during active growth. Ruby Red Club Moss is not an aquarium plant and should not be fully submerged, but in the right terrarium-style setup it will reward you with rich color, soft texture, and steady, compact growth that’s beginner-friendly yet impressive enough for collectors.

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