Selaginella Siamensis ‘Peacock’

ADA Jungle Plants: Enhancing Above-Water Beauty with Tropical Elegance

Transform your open aquarium, paludarium, terrarium, Neo Glass Air, or Terra Base with your favorite tropical plants as eye-catching accents. ADA Jungle Plants offer endless creative possibilities for enhancing your setup.

Grown in a tropical greenhouse, ADA Jungle Plants are carefully packaged in specialized cups designed with root-supporting materials. This packaging minimizes plant stress during transport, improving survival rates and extending shelf life.

Jungle Plants Highlight:Selaginella siamensis ‘Peacock’

Selaginella siamensis ‘Peacock’ is a stunning species of spikemoss prized for its vibrant, iridescent foliage. Perfectly suited for terrariums, paludariums, and humid vivarium environments, this plant adds an exotic and lush aesthetic to any setup.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Delicate, feathery leaves with a shimmering blue-green hue, earning it the “Peacock” name.
• Growth Habit: Forms a low, spreading mat, creating a dense ground cover in high-humidity environments.
• Size: Compact growth, typically reaching 24 inches in height, making it ideal for foreground placement.

Care Guidelines:

• Light: Thrives in low to moderate, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate leaves.
• Humidity: Requires consistently high humidity levels (above 70%) to maintain vibrant coloration and healthy growth.
• Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. It does not tolerate dryness.
• Temperature: Prefers warm conditions, between 2028C (6882F).

Placement and Usage:

• Terrariums: Ideal for creating a lush, tropical ground cover in enclosed setups.
• Paludariums: Thrives in the terrestrial portion, enhancing naturalistic designs.
• Aquariums: While not submersible, it can grow in riparium setups where roots remain moist.

Propagation:

Propagates easily through division or stem cuttings, allowing hobbyists to expand their collection or create denser displays.

Selaginella siamensis ‘Peacock’ is a captivating choice for hobbyists looking to enhance the visual appeal of their terrariums and paludariums with vibrant, low-maintenance greenery. Its unique foliage and adaptability make it a standout addition to any collection.