How to grow and care for Selaginella martensii
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Selaginella martensii
Selaginella martensii 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Selaginella martensii
How often should I water?
check Selaginella martensii Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Selaginella martensii need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Selaginella martensii likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Selaginella martensii at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
50~80%
100
Selaginella martensii prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Selaginella martensii is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Lycopodiopsida, Order: Selaginellales, Family: Selaginellaceae, Genus: Selaginella, Species: Selaginella martensii
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order | Selaginellales |
| Family | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus | Selaginella |
| Species | Selaginella martensii |
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