Selaginella is a genus of plants in the family Selaginellaceae, the spikemosses. It can sprout roots from its stems. | Family: Araceae Soil that retains moisture is excellent for the plant species of Selaginella, almost all. This striking little plant is actually one of the fern allies (or lycophytes) because it has delicate fern-like foliage, but its often loosely classified as a moss due to its low growth habit. We welcome your donation to support this website for cat parents. If you find brown tipped leaves on your plant, well, these are its cultivars. | Family: Orchidaceae, Pheasant Plant (Zebra Plant) | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus zonatus | Family: Bromeliaceae, Piggy Back Plant (Pick-a-back plant, Mother of Thousands, Curiosity plant) | Scientific Names: Tolmeia menziesii | Family: Saxifragaceae, Pignut Hickory () | Scientific Names: Carya glabra | Family: Julandaceae, Pilea Microphylla (Artillery Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea microphylla | Family: Urticaceae, Pilea Mucosa (Artillery Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea microphylla | Family: Urticaceae, Pincushion Flower () | Scientific Names: Leucospermum incisum | Family: Protaeceae, Pink Brocade () | Scientific Names: Episcia cultivar | Family: Gesneriaceae, Pink Pearl () | Scientific Names: Begonia semperflorens cultivar | Family: Begoniaceae, Pink Splash (Flamingo Plant, Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Babys Tears, Freckle Face) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae, Pink Starlite (Starfish Plant, Green Earth Star, Vary-Leaf Star, Earth Star) | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus bivattus minor | Family: Bromeliaceae, Pirliteiro (Haws) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae, Pitaya (Queen of the Night, Night Blooming Cereus, Honolulu Queen) | Scientific Names: Hylocereus undatus | Family: Cactaceae, Plantanus Occidentalis (oriental plane) | Scientific Names: Plantanus occidentalis | Family: Plantanaceae, Platinum Peperomia (Ivy Peperomia, Silver Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Leaf Peperomia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia griseoargentea | Family: Piperaceae, Platycerium Alicicorne (common staghorn fern) | Scientific Names: Platycerium alicicorne | Family: Polypodaceae, Plumbago Larpentiae () | Scientific Names: Ceratostigma larpentiae | Family: Plumbaginaceae, Plush Plant () | Scientific Names: Echeveria pulvoliver | Family: Crassulaceae, Poison Ivy (poison oak, poison sumac) | Scientific Names: Toxicodendron species | Family: Anacardiaceae, Poison Oak (Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac) | Scientific Names: Toxicodendron species | Family: Anacardiaceae, Poison Sumac (Similar: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak) | Scientific Names: Toxicodendron species | Family: Anacardiaceae, Polka Dot Plant (Flamingo Plant, Pink Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Babys Tears, Freckle Face) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae, Polystichum Falcatum (Fishtail Fern) | Scientific Names: Cyrtomium falcatum | Family: Polypodaceae, Pony Tail (Elephant-Foot Tree, Pony Tail Plant, Bottle Palm) | Scientific Names: Beaucarnea recurvata | Family: Agavaceae, Porcelain Flower (Hindu Rope Plant) | Scientific Names: Hoya carnosa krinkle kurl | Family: Asclepiadaceae, Pot Marigold (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom) | Scientific Names: Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae, Prairie Lily (giant rain lily, hill country rain lily) | Scientific Names: Zephyranthes drummondii | Family: Amaryllidaceae. Why? It means when you select a room or outdoor place for these plants. It is a versatile tropical plant, after all. | Family: Balsaminaceae, Lagerstroemia Indica (Crepe/Crape Myrtle) | Scientific Names: Lagerstroemia indica | Family: Lythraceae, Lance Pleomele () | Scientific Names: Dracaena | Family: Rusaceae, Laurel-Leaved Greenbrier (Blaspheme vine, Bamboo Vine) | Scientific Names: Smilax laurifolia | Family: Liliaceae. Dry air will lead to brown or shriveled foliage. However, they more commonly grow to 6 inches tall and can spread up to 20 inches wide. I was smitten from the beginning. Generally, the pH of the soil only needs to be tested every 3-5 years for established plants. Dividing the plant is best done during the spring months. All agree that the family is Selaginellaceae, and Selaginella is the only genus in the family. We have discussed its famous species you can grow in homes, the general care every selaginella plant will need, and some growth-related conditions. 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J.Scott Selaginella caesia Kuntze Selaginella caesia Kunze Selaginella caesia var. | Family: Shatavari (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae, Showy Daisy (Seaside Daisy, Horseweed, Fleabane) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae, Silver Dollar (Silver Jade Plant, Chinese Jade) | Scientific Names: Crassula arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae, Silver Jade Plant (Chinese Jade, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Names: Crassula arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae, Skunk Cabbage (Skunk Weed, Polecat Weed, Meadow Cabbage, Swamp Cabbage) | Scientific Names: Symplocarpus foetidus | Family: Araceae, Snake Lilly (Iris, Flag, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae, Snake Plant (Golden Birds Nest, Mother-in-Laws Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae, Solomons Lily (Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Names: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae, Sowbread (Cyclamen) | Scientific Names: Cyclamen spp | Family: Primulaceae, Spanish Thyme (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Coleus, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae, Spindle Tree (Wahoo, Burning Bush) | Scientific Names: Euonymus atropurpurea | Family: Celastraceae, Split Leaf Philodendron (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Fiddle-Leaf, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae, Spotted Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae, Sprengeri Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae, Spring Parsley () | Scientific Names: Petroselinum crispum | Family: Apiaceae, St. Johns Wort (Klamath Weed) | Scientific Names: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae, Staggerbush (Fetterbush, Maleberry) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. These plants thrive in moist soil, and their leaves can turn yellow when they are not receiving enough water. Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight), Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours), Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately). Sand Verbena (Prairie Snowball, Wild Lantana) | Scientific Names: Abronia fragrans | Family: Satin Pellionia () | Scientific Names: Pellonia pulchra | Family: Urticaceae, Sawbrier (Wild Sasparilla) | Scientific Names: Smilax glauca | Family: Liliaceae, Scabious (Pincushion Flower) | Scientific Names: Leucospermum incisum | Family: Protaeceae, Scarborough Lily () | Scientific Names: Vallota speciosa | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Scarlet Orchid (Florida Butterfly Orchid) | Scientific Names: Epidendrum tampense | Family: Orchidaceae, Scarlet Sage (Texas Sage) | Scientific Names: Salvia coccinea | Family: Labiatae, Sego Lily (Mariposa Lily) | Scientific Names: Calochortus gunnisonii | Family: Liliaceae, Shagbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Big Shagbark Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae, Shan Kuei-lai (Cat Brier, China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae, Shellbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae, Shrimp Cactus () | Scientific Names: Schlumbergera russelliana | Family: Cactaceae, Silver Bell (opossum wood, snowbell tree, shittimwood) | Scientific Names: Halesia carolina | Family: Styrnaceae, Silver Berry (Autumn Olive, Russian Olive) | Scientific Names: elaeagnus species | Family: Elaeagnaceae, Silver Heart () | Scientific Names: Peperomia caperata | Family: Piperaceae, Silver Pink Vine () | Scientific Names: Hoya pubicalyx | Family: Asclepiadaceae, Silver Star (Cape Marigold) | Scientific Names: Cryptanthus lacerdae | Family: Bromeliaceae, Silver Table Fern () | Scientific Names: Pteris sp. sativa | Family: Umbelliferae, Casaba Melon (Honeydew Melon, True Cantaloupe, Muskmelon) | Scientific Names: Cucumis melo | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Cast Iron Plant (Bar Room Plant, Iron Plant, Variegated Cast Iron Plant) | Scientific Names: Aspidistra elatior | Family: Liliaceae, Cat Brier (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae, Cat Ear (Sego Lily, Star Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Cat Ear, Butterfly Tulip, Calochortus) | Scientific Names: Calochortus nuttalli; Calochortus luteus | Family: Liliaceae, Cattleya Labiata (Crimson Cattleya, Ruby-lipped Cattleya) | Scientific Names: Cattleya labiata | Family: Orchidaceae, Celosia Globosa (Globe Amarantha, Perpetua) | Scientific Names: Celosia globosa | Family: Amaranthaceae, Celosia Plumosa (Cockscomb) | Scientific Names: Celosia plumosa | Family: Amaranthaceae, Celosia Spicata (Flamingo Feather) | Scientific Names: Celosia spicata | Family: Amaranthaceae, Chamaedorea (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae, Chaparral (Creosote Bush, Greasewood) | Scientific Names: Larrea tridentata | Family: Zygophyllaceae, Chenille Plant (Philippine Medusa, Foxtail, Red-hot Cat Tail) | Scientific Names: Acalypha hispida | Family: Euphorbiaceae, Chestnut (American Chestnut) | Scientific Names: Castanea dentata | Family: Fagaceae, Chicken-Gizzard (Josephs Coat, Bloodleaf Plant) | Scientific Names: Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae, Chickens and Hens (Hens and Chickens, Mother Hens and Chicks) | Scientific Names: Echeveria elegans | Family: Crassulaceae, Chin-lao-shu (China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax, Catbrier) | Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae, China Aster (Annual Aster, Aster Sinensis) | Scientific Names: Callistephus chinensis | Family: Compositae, China Root (Catbrier, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae, Chinese Plumbago () | Scientific Names: Ceratostigma willmottianum | Family: Plumbaginaceae, Chlorophytum (Ribbon Plant, Spider Ivy, Spider Plant) | Scientific Names: Anthericum comosum | Family: Liliaceae, Chlorophytum bichetti (Saint Bernards Lily) | Scientific Names: Chlorophytum bichetti | Family: Liliaceae, Chocolate Soldier (Lace-Flower Vine, Episcia) | Scientific Names: Episcia dianthiflora | Family: Gesneriaceae, Christmas Cactus (Easter Cactus) | Scientific Names: Schlumbergera bridgesii | Family: Cactaceae, Christmas Dagger (Christmas Dagger Fern) | Scientific Names: Polystichum acrostichoides | Family: Dryopteridaceae, Christmas Orchid (Winter Cattleya) | Scientific Names: Cattleya trianaei | Family: Orchidaceae, Christmas Palm (Dwarf Royal Palm, Manila Palm) | Scientific Names: Veitchia merrillii | Family: Arecaceae, Cinnamon () | Scientific Names: Cinnamonium | Family: Lauraceae, Cinquefoil (Silver Cinquefoil, Shrubby Cinquefoil, Rough Cinquefoil, Sulfur Cinquefoil, Rock Cinquefoil) | Scientific Names: Potentilla spp. If you know that your cat has ingested a toxic plant, take them to an animal emergency hospital or to your vet immediately. It is widely cultivated outdoors along the Gulf Coast of the United States and in greenhouses and nurseries. If youre in the Northern hemisphere, a North-facing windowsill is the best bet; it will only ever receive indirect light there. If your cat ingests any part of this plant, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately. It is listed as safe for cats, dogs and horses. Read about them and visit me at www.mariesgardenanddesign.com. High humidity, or else Selaginella might die!. The plant is not related to the common fig tree, and its leaves do not resemble those of a fig tree. Ensure that no more than the top inch of the plants soil is drying out, and maintain a consistent watering routine. Yes, you can! But more Selaginella is better, right? | Family: Liliaceae, Deadly Nightshade (Nightshade, Black Nightshade, European Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae, Desert Azalea (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae, Desert Rose (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae, Devils Backbone (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae, Devils Ivy (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae, Dieffenbachia (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae, Dock (Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Rumex sp. Hindu Rope Plants are Garden Biology is a resource for gardening and plant care. A second application can be applied mid-way through summer. | Family: Moraceae, Musa Paradisiaca (Banana, Edible Banana, Plantain) | Scientific Names: Musa acuminata | Family: Musaceae, Muscari Armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Muscari armeniacum | Family: Hyacinthaceae, Muskmelon () | Scientific Names: Cucumis melo | Family: Cucurbiaceae, Nasturtium () | Scientific Names: Tropaeolum majus | Family: Tropaeolaceae, Natal Plum () | Scientific Names: Carissa grandiflora | Family: Apocynaceae, Neanthe Bella Palm (Neanthebella) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Araceae, Nematanthus spp. Its roots are shallow, so it can be planted in shallow pots. Selaginella. Because it can survive many days without water. Remember its much easier to add water than remove it. Selaginella stauntoniana has taller leaves that grow 6 to 8 inches long and have green triangular shapes. Hence you got to be patient when growing it. Turf Lily (lilyturf) | Scientific Names: NONE LISTED | Family: Umbrella Plant (Sulfur Flower, Wild Buckweat) | Scientific Names: Eriogonium umbellatum | Family: Polygonaceae, Urbinia Agavoides (Hens and Chickens, Mother Hens and Chicks, Chickens and Hens) | Scientific Names: Echeveria elegans | Family: Crassulaceae, Usambara Violet (Kenya Violet) | Scientific Names: Santpaulia confusa | Family: Gesneraceae, Variegated Laurel (speedy henry) | Scientific Names: Tradescantia flumeninsis | Family: Commelinaceae, Variegated Wandering Jew (speedy henry, wandering jew) | Scientific Names: Tradescantia flumeninsis | Family: Commelinaceae. You would be astonished to know that a more-than-required amount of fertilizers might kill your selaginella plants. | Family: Ranunculaceae, Leek (Elephant Garlic) | Scientific Names: Allium ampeloprasum | Family: Liliaceae, Lemon () | Scientific Names: Citrus limonia | Family: Rutaceae, Lenten Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae, Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium species | Family: Liliaceae, Lily of the Palace (Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Barbados Lily, Ridderstjerne) | Scientific Names: Hippeastrum spp. And I love sharing my passion with others. Toxictocats.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. You may have heard that Selaginella plants arent easy keepers, and only if you are a professional. Some accounting for the differences in opinion has to do with the taxonomic splitters who separate plants into different species based on very minute differences. In addition to these activities, I contribute regularly to Florida Gardening magazine and other publications. It is better to use peat moss soil as it is well-drained and retains moisture too. is the easiest. From now on I won't bother with the extra work involved in mowing the area. Water as needed to maintain damp soil. Pinching back the tips of the stems is a form of pruning that will stimulate the plant to start growing wider instead of upwards. Amend sand or heavy clay soil by incorporating a two- or three-inch layer of compost or humus. Spider mites and mealybugs are also known to infest these plants and can cause severe damage. Check PH level of the soil as they can vary for each Selaginella species. Peacock ferns do not require a ton of care, but some things should be known about how to care for them. No matter what, Selaginella offers excellent varieties of houseplants. Wild Lantana (Sand Verbena, Prairie Snowball) | Scientific Names: Abronia fragrans | Family: Wild Sasparilla (Sawbrier) | Scientific Names: Smilax glauca | Family: Liliaceae, Wild Strawberry (Strawberry) | Scientific Names: Fragaria | Family: Rosaceae, Willow Herb (Blooming Sally, Fire Weed) | Scientific Names: Epilobium angustifolium | Family: Onagraceae, Windmill Palm (Chusan Palm) | Scientific Names: Trachycarpus fortunei | Family: Arecaceae, Winter Cattleya (Christmas Orchid) | Scientific Names: Cattleya trianaei | Family: Orchidaceae, Withered Snapdragon () | Scientific Names: Anthirrhinum multiflorum | Family: Schrophulariaceae, Woolflower () | Scientific Names: Celosia cristata | Family: Amaranthaceae, Yellow Bloodleaf (Chicken Gizzard, Bloodleaf, Josephs Coat) | Scientific Names: Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae, Yellow Palm (Golden Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm) | Scientific Names: Dypsis lutescens | Family: Palmae, Yellow-Flowered Gourd () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita species | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Yerba Linda () | Scientific Names: Peperomia rotundifolia | Family: Piperaceae, Zebra Haworthia () | Scientific Names: Haworthia fasciata | Family: Liliaceae, Zinnia () | Scientific Names: Zinnia species | Family: Asteraceae, Zucchini Squash () | Scientific Names: Cucurbia pepo cv zucchini | Family: Cucurbitaceae. Peacock ferns love high amounts of indirect light. African Wonder Tree () | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family: Alocasia (Elephants Ear) | Scientific Names: Alocasia spp. It is grown in greenhouses and nurseries as a ground cover as an outdoor plant, just like a dense mat. Sugar Pods (Carob Tree, Locust Pods, Kharoub, Beans) | Scientific Names: Ceratonia siliqua | Family: Sulfur Flower (Umbrella Plant, Wild Buckweat) | Scientific Names: Eriogonium umbellatum | Family: Polygonaceae, Summer Hyacinth () | Scientific Names: Galtonia | Family: Hyacinthaeae, Sunflower (swamp sunflower) | Scientific Names: helianthus angustifolius | Family: Compositae, Swamp Sunflower (Sunflower) | Scientific Names: helianthus angustifolius | Family: Compositae, Swedish Ivy (Creeping Charlie) | Scientific Names: Plectranthus australis | Family: Pilea: Uriticaeae; Plectranthus: Lamiaceae, Sweetheart Hoya (wax hearts, valentine hoya) | Scientific Names: Hoya kerrii | Family: Asclepiadaceae, Sword Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Roosevelt Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae, Tahitian Bridal Veil (Gibasis Geniculata) | Scientific Names: tradescantia multiflora | Family: Commelinaceae, Tailed Orchid () | Scientific Names: Masdevallia | Family: Orchidaceae, Tall Feather Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Sword Fern, Roosevelt Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae, Tall Mahonia (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Names: Mahonia aquifolium | Family: Berberidaceae, Tangerine Impatience (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Buzzy Lizzy, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Impatience Plant, Lady Slipper) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. In some cases, it may also lead to more serious health problems such as liver damage. This plant thrives with routine consistent watering. They can cause the plants leaves to turn yellow, slow down growth, weaken stems, and more. A peacock fern can be an excellent indoor plant since they like low light. Over-involved plant parents rejoice! | Family: Liliaceae, Mulberry Tree () | Scientific Names: Morus sp. Like ferns, this plant needs watering more frequently than most of my tropical houseplants, so make sure you test the soil with your finger every couple of days to see if it needs a drink. Description. In fact, theyre a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines. So, to make it give a more lush, bushy appearance, pinch the leggy and taller tips and branches and prune them to stimulate your plants widespread growth. | Family: Agavaceae, Dumbcane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae, Dwarf Poinciana (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae, Easter Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium longiflorum | Family: Liliaceae, Easter Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae, Eastern Star () | Scientific Names: Dianthus | Family: Caryophyllaceae, Elephant Ears (Caladium, Taro, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae, Elephant Ears (Caladium, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta | Family: Araceae, Emerald Feather (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus | Family: Liliaceae, English Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae, English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, English Yew (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus baccata | Family: Taxaceae, Eucalyptus (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Eucalyptus species | Family: Myrtaceae, European Bittersweet (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae, European Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly, English Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae, Everlasting Pea (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae, Exotica (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae, False Bittersweet (American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae, False Queen Annes Lace (Bishops Weed, Greater Ammi) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae, Feather Geranium (Jerusalem Oak, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae, Fern Palm (Sago Palm, Cycads) | Scientific Names: Cycas species | Family: Cycadaceae, Fetter Bush (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe sp. Some sellers will show a picture of what the plant will eventually grow into and not what they are going to send. | Family: Ranunculaceae, Caladium (Malanga, Elephants Ears, Stoplight, Seagull, Mother-in-law Plant, Pink Cloud, Texas Wonder, Angel-Wings, Exposition, Candidum, Fancy-leaved Caladium) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae, Calamondin Orange () | Scientific Names: Citrus mitis | Family: Rutaceae, California Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, Calla Lily (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florists Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae, Cardboard Palm (cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names: Zamia furfuracea | Family: Cycadaceae, Cardinal Flower (Lobelia, Indian Pink) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae, Carnation (Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Names: Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae, Castor Bean Plant (Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean) | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family: Euphorbiaceae, Ceriman (Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae, Chamomile (Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Compositae, Chandelier Plant (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe tubiflora | Family: Crassulaceae, Charming Dieffenbachia () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae, Cherry () | Scientific Names: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae, Chinaberry Tree (Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India) | Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae, Chinese Evergreen () | Scientific Names: Aglaonema modestrum | Family: Araceae, Chinese Jade (Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar) | Scientific Names: Crassula arborescens | Family: Crassulaceae, Christmas Rose (Hellebore, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae, Chrysanthemum (Daisy, Mum; many varieties) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum spp. Native to Africa, spikemoss is a cousin to the true ferns, a low growing, mat-forming vascular plant. In fall it turns a rusty color, and often, by spring it turns tan after hard frosts kill the above-ground portion of the plant. The lacy foliage has an oval, prehistoric, fern-like appearance. violacea hort. Privacy Policy Legal Info, Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company, Club Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss' Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss, Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses. Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid soil in partial shade. | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Flag (Iris, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae, Flamingo Flower (Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painters Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae, Fleabane (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae, Florida Beauty (Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena) | Scientific Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Cannaceae, Florists Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae, Foxglove () | Scientific Names: Digitalis purpurea | Family: Scrophalariaceae, Franciscan Rain Tree (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae, Garden Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florists Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae, Garden Chamomile (Chamomile, Ground Apple, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae, Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae, Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae, Garlic (Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole) | Scientific Names: Allium sativum | Family: Liliaceae, Geranium (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Pelargonium species | Family: Geraniaceae, Geranium-Leaf Aralia (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Names: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae, Giant Dracaena (Palm Lily, Grass Palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae, Giant Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae, Giant Hogweed (Cow Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae, Glacier Ivy (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, Gladiola (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Gladiolus species | Family: Iridaceae, Gloriosa Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae, Gold Dieffenbachia () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia picta | Family: Araceae, Gold Dust Dracaena (Florida Beauty) | Scientific Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Agavaceae, Golden Birds Nest (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Laws Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae, Golden Pothos (Pothos, Devils Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae, Golden Ragwort (Ragwort) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae. 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