Wallich’s Spikemoss / Terrarium & Paludarium Plant
Bring a lush, tropical forest look to your planted display with Selaginella wallichii, also commonly searched as Selaginella wallichi, Wallich’s Spikemoss, and sometimes referred to as a Peacock Fern-style plant.
This unique spikemoss has delicate, fern-like growth with bright green, textured foliage that works beautifully in terrariums, paludariums, vivariums, ripariums, wabi-kusa layouts, and emersed aquascapes. Its upright, branching growth adds instant jungle texture to humid planted setups.
Please note: Selaginella wallichii is best grown emersed in high humidity. It is not recommended as a fully submerged aquarium plant long-term. It is ideal for moist areas above the waterline, paludarium backgrounds, humid terrariums, and wabi-kusa-style displays.
Care Information
Scientific Name: Selaginella wallichii
Common Names: Wallich’s Spikemoss, Selaginella Wallichi, Peacock Fern-style plant
Plant Type: Spikemoss / terrarium plant
Placement: Terrarium, paludarium, vivarium, riparium, emersed aquascape
Growth Habit: Upright to spreading
Light Requirement: Low to medium indirect light
Humidity: High humidity preferred
Watering: Keep consistently moist; do not allow to dry out
Difficulty: Easy to moderate with proper humidity
How to Use
Selaginella wallichii is excellent for creating a natural rainforest feel in humid setups. Plant it in moist substrate above the waterline or near water features where the roots can stay damp while the foliage remains emersed.
It is great for:
Terrariums
Paludariums
Vivariums
Ripariums
Wabi-kusa
Emersed aquascapes
Mossy jungle-style layouts
Tropical planted displays
Care Tips
Keep this plant in a humid environment with consistently moist substrate. Avoid letting it dry out completely. Bright indirect light works best, but avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the delicate foliage. Trim as needed to shape the plant and encourage fuller growth.
Shipping Note
Live plants may experience minor shipping stress, bent stems, or slight browning during transit. With proper humidity and moisture, healthy portions should recover and continue growing.
