{"product_id":"tropica-terra-selaginella-uncinata","title":"Tropica Terra - Selaginella uncinata","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica Terra – Selaginella uncinata Terrarium Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelaginella uncinata is a stunning tropical terrarium plant prized for its delicate foliage and beautiful blue-green iridescent colouration. Often known as Peacock Moss or Blue Spikemoss, this low-growing species creates a lush, spreading carpet and is perfect for adding colour, texture and a natural rainforest appearance to humid terrariums and paludariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelaginella uncinata produces fine, fern-like foliage that ranges from fresh green to striking blue-green depending on the lighting and viewing angle. Its subtle metallic and iridescent sheen is one of its most distinctive features, giving the plant an almost blue appearance under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it establishes, the plant spreads horizontally to form a dense, soft mat of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelaginella uncinata thrives in low to medium indirect light and prefers warm conditions with consistently high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt enjoys a moist environment but should not be left permanently waterlogged. Its spreading growth habit makes it particularly effective as ground cover in tropical terrariums and other humid planted displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for foreground planting and ground cover, Selaginella uncinata can be planted around rocks, wood and larger terrarium plants to soften the hardscape and create a mature rainforest appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts creeping growth also makes it excellent for filling gaps and gradually covering areas of exposed substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium Plant Key Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Easy–Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Foreground \/ Ground Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Creeping \/ Spreading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approximately 5–10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Low–Medium Indirect Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate: Moist, well-draining terrarium substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironment: Terrarium \/ Paludarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Selaginella uncinata?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful blue-green iridescent foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent creeping ground-cover plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a lush rainforest appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for softening rocks and hardscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm, humid terrarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with mosses, ferns and other tropical plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for detailed terrarium and paludarium layouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctive blue-green sheen is best appreciated under good indirect lighting. Maintain consistently high humidity and avoid allowing the plant to completely dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for tropical terrariums and paludariums, creating a lush carpet of delicate foliage with unique blue-green colouration and natural texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556576301430,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5843\/9225\/files\/2_5.png?v=1787908350","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonaquatics.co.uk\/products\/tropica-terra-selaginella-uncinata","provider":"horizon aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}