{"product_id":"selaginella-willdenowii-pfauen-moosfarn","title":"Selaginella willdenowii (Peacock Moss Fern)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eIndonesia, Malaysia, Thailand\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\u003eSuitable 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: It takes a while to settle in, but then grows really fast.\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 willdenowii\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelaginella willdenowii\u003c\/em\u003e , commonly known as \"peacock moss fern,\" is neither a moss nor a fern, but belongs to a different, rather little-known group of spore-bearing plants, the clubmosses (Lycopodiopsida). It typically grows on steep, shady slopes in very damp locations, often near small streams. It is widespread in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is now even known as an invasive species from Central America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eS. willdenowii\u003c\/em\u003e is a ground cover or climbing shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall (!) if it can support itself on other vegetation. Without such support, it will \"only\" reach about 1 m in height.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe main stems grow up to 5 mm thick and are covered with small, scale-like leaves. From the main stems, downward-pointing, colorless, and leafless shoots called rhizophores grow at regular intervals, often at the branching points. Roots form at their ends, anchoring the plant in the soil. Thinner stems branch out from the thick main stem into up to three progressively smaller substems, on which the tiny leaves, only about 2 to 4 mm in size, are attached. These are arranged very regularly, giving the plant its fern-like appearance. The most striking feature of this plant, however, is its strong blue iridescence. As with other metallic-shimmering plants, this likely serves to capture the limited amount of residual light that reaches the ground more efficiently in the shady undergrowth of rainforests. Unlike iridescent begonias, however, the effect here is not produced by iridoplasts, but by thin-film interference. More details can be found in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/das-geheimnis-der-blauen-blaetter-irideszenz-und-strukturfarben-bei-pflanzen\/\"\u003eblog post\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne more important point, as this misinformation is still very widespread on the internet: \u003cem\u003eS. willdenowii\u003c\/em\u003e is definitely \u003cstrong\u003eNOT an aquarium plant!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For some reason, individual, cut fronds of this species have recently become available as \"aquarium plants.\" While it does grow in damp areas near watercourses in the rainforest, it is neither an aquatic nor a marsh plant. These cut fronds simply die slowly in an aquarium. A plant cannot be grown from these pieces, even in a terrarium. Successful propagation of this species from cuttings requires a section of the main stem with a fully developed rhizophore. This is not included in these pieces. Therefore, buying them is a complete waste of money!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a well-rooted and established cutting at least 20cm tall in an 11cm pot. The last 3 pictures show examples of cuttings.\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":56319055331705,"sku":"Slg001","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Selaginella-willdenowii-01.jpg?v=1764910697","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/selaginella-willdenowii-pfauen-moosfarn","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}