Selaginella Erythropus - Ruby Red Club Moss

Selaginella erythropus 'Ruby Red Club Moss'

Add a splash of rare color and texture to your terrarium, paludarium, or high-humidity planted display with Selaginella erythropus 'Ruby Red Club Moss'. This unique species is prized for its delicate fern-like foliage that appears bright green on top while revealing stunning ruby-red to burgundy undersides.

Its creeping growth habit creates a lush carpet of vibrant foliage, making it an excellent choice for tropical displays, vivariums, and humid plant setups. The dramatic contrast between the green upper leaves and rich red undersides gives this plant a truly exotic appearance.

Why You'll Love It

• Striking ruby-red undersides create incredible contrast
• Delicate fern-like foliage adds texture and depth
• Excellent ground cover for terrariums and paludariums
• Unique collector's plant rarely found in cultivation
• Creates a lush tropical rainforest appearance
  

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to Medium (avoid intense direct light)
• Humidity: High (70%+ preferred)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Placement: Foreground / Ground Cover
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Growing Tips

Selaginella erythropus thrives in consistently moist conditions with high humidity. It performs best in terrariums, paludariums, and enclosed environments where humidity remains elevated. While it can tolerate lower light levels, maintaining stable moisture and humidity will encourage the healthiest growth and most vibrant ruby-red coloration underneath the foliage.

Note: Ruby Red Club Moss is primarily grown as a terrarium and paludarium plant and is not considered a true fully aquatic aquarium species. It performs best when grown emersed in humid environments.