Rose of Jericho (Selaginella lepidophylla) – Live “Resurrection Plant” 3–4 in

Awaken a desert marvel on your coffee table: soak this curled tumbleweed and watch it unfurl into a lush, fern-like rosette within hours. Zero soil, zero fuss—just pure plant magic that repeats for years.

Why You’ll Love the Rose of Jericho

• 🌵 Instant transformation — turns green in 2–6 h with only water
• ♻️ Practically immortal — dry it out, revive again, endlessly
• 🪴 Compact 3–4 in size — perfect for desks, terrariums, STEM demos
• 💧 No soil needed — display in a shallow dish; mess-free
• 🎁 Ships dry & clean — hassle-free giftable specimen

What’s in the Box?

One naturally dried Selaginella lepidophylla (approx. 3–4 in across), harvest-year 2025, pesticide-free and ready to rehydrate.

How to Revive & Care

• Rehydrate: Place in 1 cm of room-temperature water; fronds uncurl in hours.
• Display: Keep green up to 7 days, then let it rest dry ≥ 2 weeks.
• Repeat: Alternate wet/dry cycles indefinitely.
• Light: Bright indirect; avoid harsh midday sun.
• Water Quality: Use filtered/distilled if local water is hard.

FAQ

Is this the “true” Biblical Rose of Jericho?

Yes. Selaginella lepidophylla is the classic species famed for its resurrection ability.

How many times can it come back to life?

With proper wet/dry cycles it can revive dozens—sometimes hundreds—of times over many years.

Can I plant it in soil?

It thrives on periodic soaking; constant soil moisture shortens its lifespan, so keep it as a water-display curiosity.

Where to buy Rose of Jericho plants for sale?

At Seeds World we stock fresh, revive-ready Rose of Jericho specimens and provide fast, tracked shipping across the U.S. and worldwide.