This moss-like perennial is ascending and spreading with trailing stems that root at the nodes and forms a compact low rounded habit. it has tiny bright glossy green fern-like leaves and the small cones release spores during a late spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Selaginella martensii is naturally found from Mexico to the Central America growing in the understood forests along water courses amongst limestone rocks from sea level to an altitude of 1,400 m (4943 ft). 

It prefers a semi-shaded to shaded protected position and it grows in well-drained organic rich moist soil with pH range from 5.6 to 7.5 and is drought and frost tender.

Spikemoss is grown for its fern-like appearance its spreading habit. It is planted small gardens along shaded borders as a ground cover or used in moist rockeries as a spill-over. is also planted in pots and hanging baskets or used in terrariums.

It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and establishes in 1-2 years but may be short lived. This easy to cultivate perennial is also planted amongst stepping stones or in rock crevices but must be kept moist. ID 2551

Selaginella (sell-lah-gi-NEL-uh)  martensii (mar-TEN-see-eye)

Selaginellaceae (sell-lah-gi-NE-AY-see-ee)