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Here’s a complete care guide for Selaginella ‘Pearl’ 🌿 — a delicate, compact fern ally known for its lush, lace-like foliage and bright, fresh-green appearance that thrives in humid, shaded environments. It’s an excellent choice for terrariums, indoor gardens, or tabletop displays.
Here’s a complete care guide for Selaginella ‘Pearl’ 🌿:
🌤️ Light
Prefers bright, indirect light or partial to full shade.
Avoid direct sunlight — it can burn or dry out the fine leaves.
Can tolerate low light, but growth may slow.
💡 Ideal near north or east-facing windows, or under LED grow lights.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives in cool to warm tropical conditions — 18–28°C.
Keep away from cold drafts, heaters, or air conditioners.
Avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cold stress can cause leaf drop.
🌡️ Stable warmth and moisture keep foliage lush and soft.
💧 Watering
Requires consistently moist soil — never allow it to dry completely.
Water when the top layer of soil feels just barely dry.
Use filtered or rainwater if possible, as this plant is sensitive to hard water.
Ensure good drainage; roots can rot in stagnant water.
🚫 Drying out even once can cause severe leaf wilt.
💨 Humidity
Loves very high humidity (75–90%).
Ideal for terrariums, glass cabinets, or pebble trays.
Mist regularly if kept in open air.
🌫️ Low humidity causes crisp, brown leaf tips.
🌱 Soil
Needs a moisture-retentive, well-aerated mix.Recommended mix:
50% peat moss or coco peat
30% perlite or vermiculite
20% leaf mold or compost
💧 Soil should stay lightly damp — never soggy, never dry.
🍽️ Fertilizer
Feed lightly every 6–8 weeks during the growing season (spring–autumn).
Use a diluted (¼–½ strength) balanced liquid fertilizer (10:10:10).
Avoid heavy feeding — Selaginella roots are delicate.
🌿 Too much fertilizer can cause leaf burn or yellowing.
🪴 Repotting
Repot every 1–2 years or when it fills the container.
Use a shallow pot with good drainage.
Refresh the substrate each time to maintain moisture balance.
🌸 Propagation
Easily propagated by division or stem cuttings:
Gently separate a small clump with roots.
Plant in moist substrate under high humidity and filtered light.
Keep covered (like a mini greenhouse) until established.
⚠️ Common Issues Selaginella ‘Pearl’
Problem
Cause
Solution
Leaf tips turning brown
Low humidity
Increase humidity or move to terrarium
Wilting or crispy leaves
Dry soil
Keep soil evenly moist
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering or poor drainage
Improve aeration, reduce watering
Fungal growth
Stagnant air or soggy soil
Increase airflow, use well-draining soil
🐾 Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets and humans — safe for homes and terrariums.
🌿 Ideal Environment
Best grown in:
Closed terrariums or humid indoor setups
Shady spots with filtered light
Warm, consistently moist conditions
✨ When cared for properly, Selaginella ‘Pearl’ forms a lush, moss-like mat of shimmering green foliage — a living carpet of tropical beauty.
