{"product_id":"selaginella-uncinata","title":"Selaginella uncinata (offshoot)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eChina, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: Easy \/ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedium\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Advanced\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: One of the easiest iridescent plants to care for!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eIn 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 uncinata\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 uncinata\u003c\/em\u003e , also known as \"peacock moss fern,\" originates from East Asia and is found primarily in southern China, Taiwan, and southern Japan. This distribution indicates that it can tolerate significantly cooler temperatures than other (mostly tropical) \u003cem\u003eSelaginella species\u003c\/em\u003e . However, it also thrives in warm tropical terrariums, mainly because they provide the high humidity it requires.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn low light \u003cem\u003e, S. uncinata\u003c\/em\u003e displays a strong, blue iridescence. As 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 seems to disappear 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 It grows as a dense ground cover and also climbs if it can grow up on a constantly moist substrate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a densely grown piece approximately 10x10cm in size, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply place it in a terrarium in a humid spot, cover the numerous root supports (rhizophores) with a little substrate, and growth will continue.\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":56319063064953,"sku":"Slg004","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Selaginella-uncinata-02.jpg?v=1764911474","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/selaginella-uncinata","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}