Selaginella kraussiana (Golden Club Moss, Krauss Spikemoss)

Plant Profile

Selaginella kraussiana, known as Golden Club Moss, Krauss Spikemoss, or Trailing Spike Moss, is a low, creeping, evergreen plant (not a true moss) with tiny, scale-like, bright green to yellow-green leaves on wiry stems. It forms a dense, feathery mat. Reproduces by spores. Ancient plant lineage.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Selaginellaceae
• Genus: Selaginella (sell-lah-gi-NEL-uh)
• Species: kraussiana (krau-see-AY-nuh)

Growing Conditions

Shade to part shade, consistently moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. High humidity. Hardy in USDA zones 6–9 (some cultivars less hardy). Often grown as houseplant or terrarium plant.

Landscape Uses

Groundcover in moist shade, terrariums, fairy gardens, between stones in wet areas.

Maintenance

Keep constantly moist. Mist regularly. Divide mats in spring.