"Selaginella Scaleous" is a gentle, demanding in the care of the plant.
It does not like drafts, a strong gust of wind and hot dry air.
Can grow in soil rich in peat, fine sand and open water. Often found in aquariums and ornamental ponds.
General description of the plant
View "Selaginella" is very common. He recites more than 700 different subspecies. Basically, all plants resemble fern or forest moss.
Grow in shady moist places. But among all the representatives of the flora there is an unusual subspecies - "Leidofill". This plant is able to live, dying.
Only a “scaly-white” plant can turn into a nondescript, dried-up ball of many tangled branches.
But such an amazing stage is an unusual reincarnation. An immortal plant contains cellular sap that prevents the flower from dying.
This juice is rich in vitamins and oils, which do not allow the plant to dry completely. Sometimes this ornamental shrub is called "the beautiful rose of Jerusalem." The plant can grow in hot arid areas.
The plant can be found in Mexico, Nevada and other southern states. In good periods, when the necessary amount of precipitation falls, this plant becomes like an evergreen ornamental shrub. Many growers compare it with a fern.
Reference! Even in the wild, the plant does not exceed 8-10 cm in height. In room conditions it may be even lower.
In width reaches no more than 40 cm. Delicate miniature leaves give the flower an unusual fluffy look. But such a look at the plant only during heavy rains. In the hot season, the leaves shrink completely and fold into a ball.
The video shows the return to life of the plant "Selaginella Scale-list" (Lepidofill), after a drought:
Another interesting representative of this genus is Selaginella Martensia Jory. On the one hand, its small leaves are emerald, on the other - shiny with silver and blue tint.
A photo
The photo shows the plant "Selaginela Scaleelist" (Lepidofill):
Home care
Actions after purchase
Sold such a plant in a dry form.
In stores, it is presented as a small wrinkled lump of light color. It must have dry roots and leaves. After purchase, the plant should be placed in a humid environment and often sprayed.
After that, it will unfold and acquire an elegant healthy look. The leaves are tender with a beautiful emerald shade.
Watering
Watering should be very frequent, excessive. It is recommended to keep the plant in constant moisture. Requires constant spraying. But it is important that the moisture on the leaves of the flower almost did not fall.
They should not get wet. Otherwise, the leaves may rot. Water for irrigation should not be hard. It is forbidden to add any chemicals to the water. It is best to use not too hot, and not too cool water.
Landing
If the plant is decided to grow in the soil, then it needs land with the addition of sphagnum moss. The plant loves soil rich in peat.
Transfer
Transplant is made by reloading. The procedure needs to be done very rarely, as the plant has a very fragile root system. It is necessary that the flower completely fill the space of the container. The plant may appear aerial roots.
It is important to knowthat the old shrubs can be bare stems. Therefore, such instances need frequent updates.
Growing up
Selaginella grows best in flat containers. Sometimes use small pots with a diameter of not more than 10 cm.
The plant needs constant care. The bush does not tolerate hot dry air. Even a short stay in a drought can lead to complete wilting of the leaves.
Frequent spraying does not give the proper result. Therefore, “Leidofill” most often grows in plastic containers, glass jars or aquariums. Also, the plant can be found in botanical gardens and tropical greenhouses.
Important! This plant is not accustomed to grow in the ground. For full growth it needs sand and constant moisture. Therefore, Selaginela is recommended to grow in open aquariums or other bodies of water.
Breeding
Reproduction at Selaginella is the same as in fern. The plant propagates by spores and seedlings. You can use small pieces of stem with miniature leaves. They are put in the water. After some time, the bush will have a root system. Due to the proliferation of spores, the plant can not bloom. Also for breeding, you can use the division of old bushes. Delenki break into several parts and are seated in different places. Long wait for new bushes do not have to. The plant grows quickly and multiplies easily.
Temperature
The plant prefers a stable temperature of 17-26 ° C. Swings can badly affect the health of the flower.
Lighting
The plant needs shady terrain. Shrub can dosachivat artificial lighting.
Diseases and pests
Pest this representative flora is not exposed.
When dusting and poor care may start spider mite. But it is easily eliminated with soap alkaline solution.
"Selaginela Scaleous" is an unusual ornamental plant. In height reaches no more than 10 cm.
Loves a stable temperature and frequent watering. Able to shrink and close up in hot dry weather. Resurrected in a humid climate. Rich in vitamins and oils that do not allow the plant to dry completely. Recommended for cultivation in aquariums, botanical gardens and tropical greenhouses.
