{"product_id":"selaginella-siamensis","title":"Selaginella siamensis","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eThailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/ Medium \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Unusual growth form and very strong iridescence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e[porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.pld.2023.07.003\"\u003erevision by Zhou and Zang (2023),\u003c\/a\u003e the large and highly diverse genus \u003cem\u003eSelaginella\u003c\/em\u003e was split into several genera. According to this revision, the new name for this plant is now \u003cem\u003eDidiclis siamensis\u003c\/em\u003e . We will continue to use the old name for the time being, until the new names are confirmed by other authors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelaginella siamensis\u003c\/em\u003e originates from northern Thailand. It has an unusual growth form, very strong iridescence, and a pronounced seasonal life cycle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows very similarly to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/selaginella-erythropus\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelaginella erythropus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , with upright stems. However, these grow taller than those of \u003cem\u003eS. erythropus\u003c\/em\u003e , reaching up to approximately 25 cm. At their ends, the stems branch out in a strictly dichotomous fashion, resulting in an attractive symmetry. The leaves are a very strong iridescent blue to purple, significantly more so than in other \u003cem\u003eSelaginella\u003c\/em\u003e species such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/selaginella-uncinata\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eS. uncinata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs with other iridescent \u003cem\u003eSelaginella,\u003c\/em\u003e this color does not originate from iridoplasts (like those used in begonias) but from thin-film interference. This is why the blue color seemingly disappears when the leaves get wet. You can read more about the origin and function of iridescence in plants in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/das-geheimnis-der-blauen-blaetter-irideszenz-und-strukturfarben-bei-pflanzen\/\"\u003ethis blog post\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Another special characteristic of \u003cem\u003eSelaginella siamense\u003c\/em\u003e is its seasonal life cycle. In its natural habitat, there is a rainy season and a dry season. At the end of the rainy season, (almost) all above-ground stems die back, and it survives the dry season as an underground rhizome. At the beginning of the next rainy season, it then forms new stems. This cycle should also be imitated in the terrarium, which unfortunately is not so easy. More information can be found in the \"Care\" tab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a fully rooted cutting in a 7cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The small twigs of this species break very easily. Even with very good packaging, some pieces will likely break off after shipping. Unfortunately, this cannot be prevented, but it doesn't significantly harm the plant. After an acclimatization period, this species continues to grow quite quickly. \u003cstrong\u003eSuch damage is not grounds for a complaint.\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319064310137,"sku":"Slg006","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Selaginella-siamensis-08.jpg?v=1764911529","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/selaginella-siamensis","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}