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Arborvitae Fern
Selaginella braunii
Pronunciation: sel-ah-gih-NEL-ah BRAWN-ee-eye
SKU #05982
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slow grower to 6 to 12 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
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| Description | Actually not a fern at all, this oversized spikemoss is named for its lacy, scaly frond-like leaves that resemble an Arborvitae, Slowly spreads to create a mounding groundcover for shady areas. The dark green color complements woodland or terrarium plantings, and is especially attractive mixed with ferns. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area. |
Details
| Description | Actually not a fern at all, this oversized spikemoss is named for its lacy, scaly frond-like leaves that resemble an Arborvitae, Slowly spreads to create a mounding groundcover for shady areas. The dark green color complements woodland or terrarium plantings, and is especially attractive mixed with ferns. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
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Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.