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Peacock Fern (Selaginella willdenowii) Care Sheet 🌿✨

Peacock Fern, also known as Blue Spike Moss, is a stunning, iridescent plant with a shimmering blue-green hue. It thrives in humid conditions, making it perfect for terrariums and as a unique indoor plant. Here’s how to keep it happy!
Note:- Blue coloration are enhanced with lower light, but not extreamly low.

 

🌱 Basic Info

  • Botanical Name: Selaginella willdenowii
  • Common Names: Peacock Fern, Blue Spike Moss
  • Type: Lycophyte (not a true fern)
  • Growth Habit: Sprawling, trailing

 

🌿 Terrarium Care

🔹 Light: Bright, indirect light or low light. Avoid direct sun.
🔹 Humidity: 🌧️ High (80%+). Loves an enclosed terrarium!
🔹 Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Use distilled or rainwater.
🔹 Substrate: Well-draining mix (peat moss + perlite works well).
🔹 Airflow: Moderate airflow is good, but avoid drying winds.

✅ Best for closed terrariums to maintain high humidity.
❌ Avoid letting it dry out – crisp leaves mean low humidity!

 

🏡 Indoor Plant Care

🌞 Light: Low to medium indirect light. No harsh direct sunlight.
💦 Water: Keep consistently moist. Do not let the soil dry out completely.
💨 Humidity: High humidity (50%+). Use a humidity tray or mist frequently.
🌱 Soil: Peaty, well-draining soil. A mix of potting soil, perlite, and sphagnum moss is ideal.
🌡 Temperature: Prefers 18°C – 30°C (perfect for your indoor conditions!). Avoid cold drafts.

✅ Best in a humid bathroom, terrarium, or near a humidifier.
❌ Avoid dry air—leaves turn brown if humidity is too low.

✂️ Propagation

Easily propagated by division or stem cuttings! Just snip a healthy piece and place it in moist soil or sphagnum moss.

🌟 Extra Tips

✔️ Loves a gentle misting every few days.
✔️ Avoid fertilizers—too much can burn its delicate roots.
✔️ Non-toxic to pets, but best kept away from curious paws! 🐾

With the right care, your Peacock Fern will thrive, bringing a touch of shimmering magic to your terrarium or indoor space! 💙🌿✨

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