Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant) Care: Two Types, Moist Soil

Two Varieties

Selaginella lepidophylla (club moss): curls dry, unrolls in water. Native SW USA/Central America.
Anastatica hierochuntica (true Rose of Jericho): curls into ball, blown by wind, germinates when wet. Native N. Africa/SW Asia. Forms fern-like plant to 12" when moist.

Press firmly onto moist potting soil for root contact. Not long-lived. Enjoy the revival cycle.

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