Selaginella uncinata ‘Patina’ (Mech Pawik) - paproć tęczowa

Selaginella uncinata, known by the common name 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 high humidity plant, 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 ground-spreading nature.

✅ 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

Pot diameter 12/14 cm

Sold in a plastic pot, without a ceramic container.