Stiff Clubmoss Plant Care
Selaginella stellata Spring
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Selaginella stellata, also recognized by its common name, starry spikemoss or starry spike-moss, is a species of spikemoss of the family Selaginellaceae. It is a type of lycopod that grows naturally in Mexico and Central American countries like Guatemala and Belize and can also be found in the state of Hawaii.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Stiff Clubmoss?
Stiff Clubmoss grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Stiff Clubmoss Native To?
What Is the Stiff Clubmoss?
Stiff Clubmoss (Selaginella stellata) belongs to the Selaginellaceae family within the Selaginella genus. Stiff Clubmoss is native to the state of Hawaii.
Stiff Clubmoss displays a low-growing, spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Stiff Clubmoss produces non-flowering plant.
What Light Does the Stiff Clubmoss Need?
Stiff Clubmoss thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Stiff Clubmoss in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stiff Clubmoss?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Stiff Clubmoss to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Stiff Clubmoss?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Stiff Clubmoss?
Stiff Clubmoss can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to none plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Stiff Clubmoss Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stiff Clubmoss, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Stiff Clubmoss?
Stiff Clubmoss is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Stiff Clubmoss is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Selaginella genus — compare its care with other Selaginella species on PlantoScan.
Selaginella is part of the Selaginellaceae plant family — browse all Selaginellaceae genera and species.
Stiff Clubmoss thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Selaginella Species
Other Selaginella species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Selaginella stellata Spring, family Selaginellaceae (first published in Flora 21: 188 (1838)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stiff Clubmoss, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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