Resurrection plant.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Lycophyte

Luz

Bright indirect light is best for growth.

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 1 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

6 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Cuidados

Place the dried ball in a shallow dish of water to watch it rehydrate. Keep the water level low to avoid rot and let the plant dry out completely between cycles. Watch for mold if the plant stays wet for too long.

Riego

Water only when you want to see the plant open up.

Abonado

Fertilizing is generally not needed for this plant.

Poda

Trim away any dead or moldy sections if necessary.

Trasplante

This plant does not require traditional potting.

Suelo

None required for dormant state.

pH del suelo

Neutral

Temperatura

10 a 35°C

Humedad

20 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for many years with proper care.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

It is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Niños

The dry, brittle foliage can be sharp and may cause minor scratches if handled roughly by small children.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not intended for consumption and may cause digestive distress.

Cómo identificarla

• Tight brown ball when dry
• Unfurls into green rosette when wet
• Fern like scale leaves
• Spore producing lycophyte

Altura

0,05 a 0,15m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, brown, evergreen

Flores

0cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the plant is left sitting in water for too long.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer

Cuidados en invierno

Keep the plant in a dry, cool location during winter if you want it to enter a dormant phase. Avoid freezing temperatures.

En maceta

It is perfect for shallow containers or decorative bowls since it does not require deep soil.

Group this with other desert succulents that appreciate bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.

Buenas compañeras

• Echeveria — They share similar requirements for bright light and well draining soil.
• Haworthia — These succulents thrive in similar low humidity and light conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Rosa de Jericó — Often confused with this species but is a different plant entirely.

Ciencia

Familia

Selaginellaceae

Género

Selaginella

Orden

Selaginellales

Clase

Lycopodiopsida

Distribución natural

Chihuahuan Desert of North America.

Conservación

It is not currently listed as endangered but wild harvesting should be discouraged to protect natural populations.

It survives extreme desert heat and drought by entering a state of dormancy where its metabolism slows significantly.

Usos

curiosity plant, desktop display, educational tool

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How often should I water it?

You can let it dry out completely between waterings or keep it in a shallow tray of water for short periods.

Will it turn green again?

Yes, once hydrated, the brown, curled fronds will unfurl and turn green within a few hours.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Selaginella is a diminutive of Selago, an ancient name for a clubmoss, while lepidophylla refers to its scaly leaves.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called the Rose of Jericho, though it is distinct from the true Anastatica hierochuntica.
• The plant can remain in a dormant, curled state for years before rehydrating.
• It does not produce flowers or seeds, reproducing instead via spores.
• The brown color of the dormant state is natural and not a sign of death.

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• Plantas resistentes a la sequía