Rose of Jericho (Selaginella lepidophylla) – Dormant Plant
Experience the distinctive dry-to-green response of a desert-adapted spikemoss. This listing is written to set clear expectations before purchase: photos show mature or parent references, while seed-grown results depend on genetics and growing conditions.
Why Choose Rose of Jericho (Selaginella lepidophylla) – Dormant Plant?
- A hands-on way to grow the plant from its earliest stage
- Clear sowing and care guidance for realistic planning
- Suitable for gardeners who value natural seedling variation
What’s in the Pack
One packet or item as described in the selected listing option.
Seed-grown variation: Each dormant specimen opens and greens to a different degree. Selaginella lepidophylla is distinct from Anastatica hierochuntica, also sold under the same common name.
Growing Information
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Light: Bright indirect light; avoid prolonged harsh sun while hydrated.
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Water: Hydrate in shallow water for limited periods, then allow the plant to dry fully between display cycles.
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Life cycle: Perennial spikemoss sold in a dormant, dry state
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Best sowing period: Indoor display year-round
Planting Instructions
- No germination step is required.
- This is a dormant plant, not seed. Place the root side in shallow water and allow it time to open.
- Keep the medium evenly moist during germination without leaving it waterlogged.
- Provide strong, appropriate light after emergence and acclimate seedlings gradually before outdoor planting.
Important: Continuous soaking can cause decay; use short hydration displays followed by complete drying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the plants match the photos or selected type?
Each dormant specimen opens and greens to a different degree. Selaginella lepidophylla is distinct from Anastatica hierochuntica, also sold under the same common name.
Does the seed need special preparation?
No germination step is required.
How should I sow it?
This is a dormant plant, not seed. Place the root side in shallow water and allow it time to open.
What light and water does it need?
Bright indirect light; avoid prolonged harsh sun while hydrated. Hydrate in shallow water for limited periods, then allow the plant to dry fully between display cycles.
How long will it take?
Hydration response often begins within hours, though appearance and opening vary by specimen.
Can it grow in a container?
Use a shallow dish with good airflow; do not keep continuously submerged. Continuous soaking can cause decay; use short hydration displays followed by complete drying.
