How to grow and care for Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring
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Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
10C° ~21C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring
How often should I water?
check Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring likes Bright indirect light, Medium light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~38℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
10~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
60~80%
100
Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring prefers humidity about 60~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Selaginella uncinata (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring is a member of Selaginellaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | China |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order | Selaginellales |
| Family | Selaginellaceae |
| Genus | Selaginella |
| Species | Selaginella uncinata |
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