drying out on Selaginella
Quick answer
If your Selaginella has drying out, the most likely cause is: Selaginella (spike moss) has tiny scale-like leaves with minimal water storage. In open conditions, transpired water exceeds absorption within 24-48 hours, causing desiccation and dormancy that may become permanent if not rehydrated within 5 days
Start here:
- 1. Keep in sealed container with wax paper or lid
- 2. Maintain consistent moisture - substrate should feel damp but not waterlogged
Why Selaginella gets drying out
Selaginella (spike moss) has tiny scale-like leaves with minimal water storage. In open conditions, transpired water exceeds absorption within 24-48 hours, causing desiccation and dormancy that may become permanent if not rehydrated within 5 days
How to reverse drying out on Selaginella
- 1
Keep in sealed container with wax paper or lid
- 2
Maintain consistent moisture - substrate should feel damp but not waterlogged
- 3
Mist every 2-3 days even in sealed containers
- 4
Use terrarium placement away from air currents
- 5
If selaginella dries and turns brown, water thoroughly - many recover if caught early
Keep drying out off this Selaginella
Maintain selaginella in closed terrarium with consistently moist substrate. Mist every 2-3 days. Never allow substrate to dry completely.