Selaginella angustifolia
A high-Andean spikemoss from Bolivia, described by Valdespino in 2015 and recorded at 3000–3805 m. It needs a cool setup.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground
Where it grows wild
High-elevation humid montane forest or its upper edge in the Bolivian Andes, judged from the elevation. The exact microhabitat is not documented in the sources consulted.
Recorded at 3000–3805 m, median 3000 m (9 records).
Bolivia
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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