Selaginella willdenowii – Peacock Fern

The Selaginella willdenowii -Spikemoss is the bushy fern with attractive beautiful foliage. This is categorized under fern, foliage, terrarium plant , indoor plant & ornamental plants.This plant appears in metallic blue-green leaves that shimmer and change color with the light angle.It is spikemoss (Selaginella), not a true fern, often called Rainbow Moss or Blue Spikemoss. This plant grows as creeping, mat-forming, with delicate, branched stems, excellent for ground cover or hanging baskets. 

Benefits – Selaginella willdenowii – Peacock Fern

Excellent ground cover

Indoor decor plant

Humidity enhancer

Stress-relieving plant

Low space requirement

Shade-loving & Excellent ornamental plant.

Other Uses – Peacock Fern

Terrariums: This plant creates a magical, miniature forest floor.

Hanging Baskets: Trailing habit adds color and texture.

Plant Care – Selaginella willdenowii – Peacock Fern

Light: Bright indirect light or partial to full shade. Avoid direct sunlight—it fades the blue color and dries the plant.

Soil : Loose, well-drained but moist medium (cocopeat + compost + sand).

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; do not allow it to dry out. Avoid water logging.

Fertilizer: Feed lightly once a month with diluted organic liquid fertilizer; overfeeding harms roots.

Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Special tip: If foliage turns green, increase shade and humidity to restore the peacock-blue sheen.