Selaginella umbrosa is a species of plant in the Selaginellaceae family. Umbrosa is native to South America, ranging from Yucatán to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in Barbados and Tobago, where it is most likely not native. The plant prefers to grow in shaded areas. The plant's stem is typically 8–25 centimeters long before branching, usually red in color. The branched portion is 10–25 centimeters, usually at a 45 to 90 degree angle from the stem.
Selaginella Umbrosa Care
Selaginella Umbrosa
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
min 4°C
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Keep the soil moist but never soggy and avoid using cold water.
Pruning
Selaginella generally does not require pruning.
Fertilizer
Selaginella benefits from a once-a-year feeding of fertilizer, though it is not required.
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Sunlight
light exposure low
Temperature
Temperature range 15 to 25 celcius
Additional
A Selaginella is a non- poisonous
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