How to grow Selaginella and precautions

Selaginella growing conditions

Selaginella has strong vitality and likes a warm environment. The suitable growth temperature is around 20 degrees. It should avoid direct sunlight in summer. If the temperature is below 0 degrees in winter, it is necessary to take measures to keep warm. It is suitable for planting in loose, breathable and permeable sandy soil.

How to grow Selaginella

Selaginella likes loose, well-drained soil. It can be prepared with leaf mold and sand and placed in semi-shade or bright scattered place for maintenance. Watering should be appropriate to keep the soil slightly moist. During its growing season, organic fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times a month. After fertilizing, the leaves should be rinsed with clean water so that the leaves will not be burned. As long as the temperature in winter is above 0 degrees, it can safely overwinter.

Watering Selaginella

When watering Selaginella, you should water it according to the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet". It has a greater demand for water during the growth period, so the soil in the pot should be kept moist. It often requires less water in other stages, so in order to keep it moist, you can spray it with more water, especially in summer, but it is not advisable to water it with cool water when the weather is too hot.

Selaginella fertilization

Selaginella does not require much fertilizer, and there is no need to apply too much fertilizer during maintenance. Usually, top dressing is sufficient once every 15 days. Do not use concentrated fertilizers or raw fertilizers.

Selaginella pest control

Common diseases and pests of Selaginella are leaf spot, anthracnose, and brown scale, which are very harmful to the plant and need to be treated in a timely manner. In addition to spraying with drugs, manual insect catching can also be used. Of course, it is very important to keep the environment well ventilated.

How to grow Selaginella at home

Selaginella prefers a semi-shaded environment and can be placed on a balcony with good lighting. It should be avoided from exposure to the sun in summer and attention should be paid to the intensity of light. Generally, diffuse light is sufficient. When the temperature drops in winter, it needs to be moved indoors. Keeping it outdoors may cause frostbite.

Selaginella maintenance precautions

During the maintenance of Selaginella, the growth environment must be kept well ventilated, especially in the high temperature and high humidity environment in summer. If the environment is stuffy, the plant is prone to infection by diseases and pests.