Selaginella uncinata (Peacock Moss) - feriga curcubeu

Selaginella uncinata, commonly known as Peacock Moss, is a small, creeping plant valued for its iridescent color: deep green with metallic blue-turquoise or violet reflections, depending on the light. It belongs to the family of primitive ferns, being a plant that requires high humidity, ideal for terrariums, tropical showcases, mini planters, or as ground cover in shaded areas.

Its common name comes from the iridescent blue foliage, which can be more pronounced in low light conditions.

The plant has fern-like leaves but is classified as "moss" due to its growth habit and spreading on the ground.

✅ Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Selaginellaceae

• Plant type: small perennial with creeping growth

• Foliage: fine, scaly, iridescent green with blue reflections, moss-like

• Growth: low, spreading, densely covering

• Flowering: does not flower – decorative solely through leaves

🌿 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers partial shade or indirect light; avoid direct sunlight

• Humidity: very high – ideal for closed terrariums or mini greenhouses

• Optimal temperature: 18–26°C

• Watering: constant, with substrate always moist but well drained

• Substrate: slightly acidic, rich in organic matter, always moist (but not soaked)

🌱 Advantages and uses:

• An excellent plant for terrariums, alongside mosses, ferns, and other small tropical plants

• Foliage with a unique visual effect, in rare metallic shades

 The decorative pot is not included in the price.