Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea' Terrarium Plant

Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea', commonly known as Golden Club Moss, is a vibrant creeping foliage plant prized for its bright golden-green colour and soft, carpet-forming growth. Although not a true moss, its delicate fern-like foliage and spreading habit make it an excellent choice for tropical terrariums, vivariums and indoor plant displays where it creates a lush, natural forest floor effect.

Appearance

Selaginella 'Aurea' produces fine, feathery foliage in brilliant shades of lime green to golden yellow, with the brightest colour developing under good indirect light. Its dense, low-growing stems spread to form a soft carpet, cascading beautifully over rocks, wood and other hardscape while adding texture and contrast to darker green plants.

Lighting & Growth

Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea' thrives in bright, indirect light but will also tolerate moderate light levels. Direct sunlight should be avoided, as it can scorch the delicate foliage.

It is a moderately fast-growing plant that enjoys consistently moist conditions and high humidity. While it appreciates good airflow, it should never be allowed to dry out completely, making it ideal for enclosed or humid terrariums.

How to Use

Plant directly into a moisture-retentive terrarium substrate or allow it to spread naturally between rocks, wood and decorative hardscape. Its creeping growth habit makes it perfect for creating vibrant ground cover, softening hard edges and filling empty spaces with lush golden foliage.

It combines particularly well with ferns, mosses, Fittonia, Begonia and other tropical terrarium plants to create a rich, layered display.

Terrarium Plant Key Information:

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Rate: Moderate

Placement: Foreground to Midground

Height: 5–10cm

Light Demand: Medium–Bright Indirect

Humidity: High

Origin: Southern Africa

Why choose Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea'?

• Vibrant golden-green foliage adds bright colour to terrariums
• Forms a dense, attractive living carpet
• Perfect for tropical terrariums and vivariums
• Softens hardscape with natural cascading growth
• Easy to grow in consistently humid conditions
• Excellent companion plant for ferns, mosses and other tropical species

Tip: Keep the substrate consistently moist and maintain high humidity for the healthiest growth. Regular trimming will encourage a denser, more compact carpet and help maintain its vibrant golden colour.