Selaginella uncinata ‘Patina’ (Peacock Moss) - feriga curcubeu

Selaginella uncinata, known by the common name Peacock Moss, is a small, creeping plant, valued for its iridescent color: intense green with metallic blue-turquoise or violet reflections, depending on the light. It belongs to the primitive fern family, being a high humidity plant, ideal for terrariums, tropical showcases, mini-planters, or as a ground cover plant in shady areas.

Its common name is derived from the iridescent blue foliage, which can be more pronounced under minimal light conditions.

The plant has foliage similar to ferns but is classified as "moss" due to its terrestrial growth and spreading habit.

✅ Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Selaginellaceae

• Plant type: small perennial with creeping growth

• Foliage: fine, scaly, iridescent green with blue reflections, similar to moss

• Growth: low, spreading, densely covering

• Flowering: does not flower – decorative exclusively through leaves

🌿 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers partial shade or indirect light; avoids 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:

• Plant excellent for terrariums, alongside moss, ferns, and other mini tropical plants

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

Pot diameter 12/14 cm

Sold in a plastic pot, without a ceramic container.