~ Anatole France, "I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man." All rights reserved.The ASPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. Selaginella Aurea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK. Message and data rates may apply. But, as long as you avoid temperatures lower than 55F (12C) and humidity levels lower than 50%, youll keep your Selaginella happy. House plants should not be fertilized during the winter months as this is a rest period for them. It is definitely one to keep out of direct sunlight, though, as its delicate foliage will quickly scorch. To balance this, use a high-quality base (like coco coir) and choose substrate supplements that boost drainage and retain moisture. Phylum Lycophyta (or Lycopodophyta) -- club mosses or ground pines or lycopods. Allowing the plant to remain wet can lead to root rot. This plant looks like different colors in different lighting and angles due to its iridescent nature. Frosty ferns (Selaginella kraussiana) are not considered toxic by the ASPCA. All of the information shared on this website comes from a combination of both hands-on experience and meticulous research. Therefore, if you have ardisia in your home or garden and you also have cats, it is best to err on the side of caution and keep them away from the plant. The leaves have a slightly sweet flavor and are often used as wrappers for steamed or fried foods. I've always had at least one cat, and right now I have four. As a beginner, plants like the snake plant, maidenhair fern, Pholiota Adiposa, or pothos are great for you to grow as they have a very mild and easy growth attitude. Not fully hardy, its a good idea to overwinter some of your clubmoss indoors. This group of plants has for years been included in what, for convenience, was called "fern allies". Following the visit to my neighbor's garden, I began to notice Selaginella in garden centers. | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Coffee Tree (Wild Coffee, Geranium-Leaf Aralia) | Scientific Names: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae, Coleus (Indian Borage, Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, East Indian Thyme, Stinging Thyme, Country Boarage; many others) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae, Common Privet (Privet, Amur, Wax-leaf) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum vulgare | Family: Oleaceae, Coontie Palm (Sago Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias) | Scientific Names: Zamia pumila | Family: Cycadaceae, Cordatum (Fiddle-Leaf, Horsehead Philodendron, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron oxycardium | Family: Araceae, Corn Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena fragrans | Family: Agavaceae, Cornstalk Plant (Corn Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant) | Scientific Names: Dracaena fragrans | Family: Agavaceae, Cow parsnip (Giant Hogweed) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae, Cowbane (Water Hemlock, Poison Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Cicuta species | Family: Apiaceae, Cuckoo-pint (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae, Cutleaf Philodendron (Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae, Cycads (Sago Palm, Fern Palm) | Scientific Names: Cycas and Zamia species | Family: Cycadaceae, Cyclamen (Sowbread) | Scientific Names: Cyclamen spp | Family: Primulaceae, Daffodil (Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Dahlia (Many varieties) | Scientific Names: Dahlia species | Family: Compositae, Daisy (Chrysanthemum, Mum) | Scientific Names: Chrysanthemum species | Family: Compositae, Day Lilies (many varieties) () | Scientific Names: Hemerocallis spp. They can be finicky about lighting, water, and humidity. | Family: Ericaceae, Fetterbush (Staggerberry, Maleberry) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. | Family: Araceae At one angle the plant may appear purple while at another angle it looks blue. Peacock Spikemoss will generally only reach a few inches in height, but it can grow much wider. The reason behind this name is that this variety comes with bright iridescent and blue-green leaves. Golden club moss (Selaginella kraussiana) is a popular species. | Family: Grapefruit () | Scientific Names: Citrus paradisii | Family: Rutaceae, Grass Palm (Giant Dracaena, Palm Lily) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae, Greater Ammi (Bishops Weed, False Queen Annes Lace) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae, Green Gold Naphthysis (Nephthytis, Arrow-Head Vine) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae, Ground Apple (Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae, Groundsel (Ragwort, Senecio) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae, Hahns Self Branching English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, English Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, Hashish (Marijuana, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae, Hawaiian Ti (Snake Plant, Giant Dracaena) | Scientific Names: Giant Dracaena | Family: Agavaceae, Heartleaf Philodendron (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Fiddle-Leaf, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae, Heavenly Bamboo (Sacred Bamboo, Nandina) | Scientific Names: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae, Hellebore (Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Easter Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae, Hercules Club (Angelica Tree, Devils Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder) | Scientific Names: Aralia spinosa | Family: Araliaceae, Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon, Rose of China) | Scientific Names: Hibiscus syriacus | Family: Malvaceae, Hills of Snow (Hydrangea, Hortensia, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae, Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae, Horse Chestnut (Buckeye) | Scientific Names: Aesculus glabra | Family: Hippocastanaceae, Horsehead Philodendron (Fiddle-Leaf, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae, Horseweed (Showy Daisy, Fleabane, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae, Hortensia (Hydrangea, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae, Hosta (Plantain Lily, Funkia) | Scientific Names: Hosta plataginea | Family: Liliaceae, House Pine (Australian Pine, Norfolk Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) | Scientific Names: Araucaria heterophylla | Family: Auraucariaceae, Hurricane Plant (Cutleaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit) | Scientific Names: Monstera deliciosa | Family: Araceae, Hyacinth () | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae, Hydrangea (Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark) | Scientific Names: Hydrangea arborescens | Family: Hydrangeaceae, Impala Lily (Desert Rose, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Desert Azalea, Kudu Lily) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae, Indian Apple (Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Ducks Foot, Raccoonberry, American Mandrake) | Scientific Names: Podophyllum peltatum | Family: Berberidaceae, Indian Borage (Bread and Butter Plant, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme) | Scientific Names: Coleus ampoinicus | Family: Labiatae, Indian Hemp (Dogbane Hemp, Bitter Root) | Scientific Names: Apocynum androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae, Indian Hemp (Marijuana, Hashish) | Scientific Names: Cannabis sativa | Family: Cannabaceae, Indian Pink (Lobelia, Cardinal Flower) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae, Indian Rubber Plant (Fig, Weeping Fig) | Scientific Names: Ficus benjamina | Family: Moraceae, Inkberry (English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae, Iris (Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae, Ivy Arum (Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, Devils Ivy) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae, Jack-in-the-pulpit (Three-leaved indian turnip, Devils dear, Wake robin, Starch wort, Wild turnip, Dragon root, Bog onion, Pepper turnip, Brown dragon, Memory root) | Scientific Names: Arisaema triphyllum | Family: Araceae, Jade Plant (Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, Japanese rubber plant) | Scientific Names: Crassula argentea | Family: Crassulaceae, Japanese Show Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium speciosum | Family: Liliaceae, Japanese Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus sp. Time is critical before irreversible damage is done to their liver, and the toxicity becomes fatal. However, it is not a moss either. Selaginella uncinata is a low growing plant, that reaches a maximum height of 15cm (6 inches). Provide a temperature between 65-75F (18-24C) and high humidity of >70%. If you know that your cat has ingested a toxic plant, take them to an animal emergency hospital or to your vet immediately. | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Lily of the Valley () | Scientific Names: Convallaria majalis | Family: Liliaceae, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush (Andromeda Japonica, Pieris) | Scientific Names: Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae, Lime () | Scientific Names: Citrus aurantifolia | Family: Rutaceae, Lobelia (Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink) | Scientific Names: Lobelia cardinalis | Family: Campanulaceae, Locust () | Scientific Names: Robinia species | Family: Mimosaceae, Lord-and-Ladies (Arum, Wake Robin, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae, Madagascar Dragon Tree () | Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae, Maidens Breath (Babys Breath) | Scientific Names: Gypsophila elegans | Family: Caryophyllaceae, Malanga (Caladium, Elephants Ears) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta | Family: Araceae, Maleberry (Staggerbush, Fetterbush) | Scientific Names: Lyonia sp. Besides, it is an evergreen plant providing perfect ornamentation to grow near the, Do not leave your plant astray in the rain and let the water drain its soil more than required, Over-drenching will cause soggy soil and root rot, and eventually, your plant will die or showcase unhealthy signs, Do not leave the water-lover varieties of Selaginella dry, as they can turn dry and dead and wont come back to life when kept in water once again (like the dormant varieties), Simply mist your plant from time to time, and if you are someone who forgets to water plants more often, a. will come in handy for you (Thanks us later). Who cares? | Family: Ranunculaceae, Climbing Bittersweet (Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae, Climbing Lily (Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae, Climbing Nightshade (European Bittersweet, Deadly Nightshade, Violet Bloom, Blue Nightshade, Soda Apple, Poisonous Nightshade, Felonwort, Devils Apple, Scarlet Berry, Woody Nightshade, Blue Blindweed) | Scientific Names: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae, Clivia Lily (Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, Klivia) | Scientific Names: Clivia sp. They can make leaves discolored and splotchy in appearance. Its perfect for using as ground cover between paving stones, in the rock garden or even container. Vinca) | Scientific Names: Vinca rosea | Family: Apocynaceae, Philodendron Pertusum () | Scientific Names: Philodendron spp | Family: Araceae, Pie Plant (Rhubarb) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae, Pieris (Lily-of-the-Valley Bush, Andromeda Japonica, Fetterbush) | Scientific Names: Pieris japonica | Family: Ericaceae, Pig Lily (Calla Lily, Arum Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florists Calla, Garden Calla) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae, Pigtail Plant (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Painters Pallet, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae, Pinks (Carnation, Wild Carnation, Sweet William) | Scientific Names: Dianthus caryophyllus | Family: Caryophyllaceae, Plantain Lily (Hosta) | Scientific Names: Hosta plantaginea | Family: Liliaceae, Plum (similar plants: apricot, peach, cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae, Plumosa Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Asparagus Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae, Poinciana (Peacock Flower, Bird of Paradise, Barbados Pride, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae, Poinsettia () | Scientific Names: Euphorbia pulcherrima | Family: Euphorbiaceae, Poison Daisy (Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis cotula | Family: Asteraceae, Poison Hemlock (Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Winter Fern, California Fern, Nebraska Fern, Deadly Hemlock) | Scientific Names: Conium maculatum | Family: Umbelliferae, Poison Parsnip (water hemlock, cowbane) | Scientific Names: Cicuta maculata | Family: Apiaceae, Portulaca (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae, Pothos (Golden Pothos, Devils Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae, Prayer Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant) | Scientific Names: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae, Precatory Bean (Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant, Prayer Bean) | Scientific Names: Abrus precatorius | Family: Leguminosae, Pride-of-India (China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Bead Tree, Chinaberry Tree) | Scientific Names: Melia azedarach | Family: Meliaceae, Primrose () | Scientific Names: Primula vulgaris | Family: Primulaceae, Privet (amur, wax-leaf, common privet) | Scientific Names: Ligustrum japonicum | Family: Oleaceae, Purslane (Wild Portulaca, Rock Moss, Portulaca, Pigwee, Pusley, Moss Rose) | Scientific Names: Portulaca oleracea | Family: Portulacaceae, Racemose asparagus (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Asparagus Fern, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae, Ragwort (Golden Ragwort, Tansy) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae, Rangers Button (White Heads) | Scientific Names: Sphenosciadium capitellatum | Family: Apiaceae, Red Emerald (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae, Red Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium umbellatum | Family: Liliaceae, Red Princess (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Fiddle Leaf, Red Emerald, Saddle Leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae, Red-Marginated Dracaena (straight-marginated dracaena) | Scientific Names: Dracaena marginata | Family: Agavaceae, Rhododendron (Rosebay, Azalea) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae, Rhubarb (Pie Plant) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae, Ribbon Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree) | Scientific Names: Dracaena spp. Win-win. Dah, it is not a Leucocoprinus Birnbaumii. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Selaginella, Club Moss (Selaginella kraussiana) 'Frosty Fern' supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garde. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added leaf mould. Toad Spotted Cactus () | Scientific Names: Stapelia variegata | Family: Torch Lily (red hot poker, poker plant) | Scientific Names: Kniphofia | Family: Asphodelaceae, Tous-les-mois (Achira, Canna, Arrowroot) | Scientific Names: Canna edulis | Family: Cannaceae, Trailing Peperomia () | Scientific Names: Peperomia prostata | Family: Piperaceae, Tree Cactus () | Scientific Names: Opuntia species | Family: Cactaceae, Tree Gloxinia () | Scientific Names: Kohleria lindeniana | Family: Gesneriaciae, Tropical Moss (Cushion Moss, Irish Moss, Krauss Spikemoss, Spreading Club Moss, Trailing Irish Moss) | Scientific Names: Selaginella kraussiana | Family: Selaginellaceae, True Cantaloupe (cantaloupe) | Scientific Names: Cucumis melo | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Tu Fu-Ling (Cat Brier, China Root, Ti-hu-ling, Shiny Leaf Smilax) | Scientific Names: Smilax glabra | Family: Liliaceae. 5. Cultivation. However, the best thing they need to sprout well is the woodland ground, dryness, and light shade. Charles Darwin, "Until one has loved an animal, a part of ones soul remains unawakened." The short answer is that the plant is mildly poisonous to cats but not as toxic as true lilies. Selaginella uncinata is considered a slow-growing plant. Several years ago I planted three one-gallon containers of arborvitae fern in my garden. In this case, maintain more humid environments around your plant and keep leaves and stems from curling. Selaginella kraussiana Care. Make sure to follow strict precautions related to watering your plant, such as: Simply mist your plant from time to time, and if you are someone who forgets to water plants more often, a self-hanging watering carrier will come in handy for you (Thanks us later). There are many plants and flowers that are toxic and poisonous for cats to ingest. Fertilizer that is applied too often can burn the peacock fern. The peacock fern belongs to a group of plants called Lycophyte. Selaginella kraussiana is a creeping plant, very small in size, bright green, similar to a moss pillow; Selaginella martensii is 7.8-11.8/20-30 cm high, the thick stems are very branched, fan-shaped, fleshy, green or verge-yellowish; Selaginella lepidophylla also known with the name "rose of Jericho"is native to desert places, similar to . See the links below to purchase from reputable terrarium plant shops and marketplaces (may include affiliate links). Mist the plant leaves every two or three days. Spring Common names Blue spikemoss in English Blue spikemoss in language. Besides this, do not leave dead and damaged leaves staying attached to your plant; prune them off, and have fun with your leafy friend. This blog shares information and expertise about cats gleaned from over 20 years of cat rescue work. Many people are curious about whether the fig leaf palm is safe for dogs. No, Selaginella uncinata is not toxic to cats. blue star fern, a beautiful indoor plant. | Family: Araceae, Aloe () | Scientific Names: Aloe vera | Family: Liliaceae, Amaryllis (Many, including: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady) | Scientific Names: Amaryllis sp. Fluffy Ruffles () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepsis exalta | Family: Forster Sentry Palm (Kentia palm) | Scientific Names: Howea forsteriana | Family: Howea forsteriana, Fortunes Palm (Chusan palm) | Scientific Names: Trachycarpus fortunei | Family: Palmae, Freckle Face (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Babys Tears) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae, Friendship Plant () | Scientific Names: Pilea involucrata | Family: Pilaceae, Garden Marigold (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom, Pot marigold) | Scientific Names: Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae, Garden Snapdragon () | Scientific Names: Antirrhinum majus | Family: Scrophulariaceae, Gerber Daisy (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Barberton Daisy) | Scientific Names: Gerbera jamesonii | Family: Compositae, German Violet (Arabian gentian, Persian violet) | Scientific Names: Exacum affine | Family: Gentianaceae, Gherkins (Immature cucumbers) | Scientific Names: Cucumis sativus | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Ghost Leafless Orchid (Leafless ghost orchid) | Scientific Names: Polyrrhiza lindenii | Family: Orchidaceae, Ghost Plant (Mother of pearl plant) | Scientific Names: Secum weinbergii | Family: Crassulaceae, Giant Aster () | Scientific Names: Townsendia sericea | Family: Asteraceae, Giant Holly Fern (Sword fern, Wester sword, imbricate sword fern) | Scientific Names: Ploystichum munitum | Family: Polypodaceae, Giant Touch-Me-Not (Buzzy Lizzie, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. Put the two together, and you have sallygennella, which is close enough to help me remember the generic name. Malabar gourd is considered toxic to cats and should not be given to them. Garden Biology is your source of gardening and plant care guides. Spider mites and mealybugs are also known to infest these plants and can cause severe damage. | Family: Bromiliaceae, Paddys Wig (Japanese moss, Peace-in-the-home, Corsican Carpet, Angels Tears, Irish Moss, Mind-your-own-business, Pollyanna vine) | Scientific Names: Soleirolia soleirolii | Family: Urticaceae, Painted Lady (Copper Rose) | Scientific Names: Echeveria multicaulis | Family: Crassulaceae, Pampas Grass () | Scientific Names: Cortaderia selloana | Family: Poaceae, Panamiga (Friendship Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea involucrata | Family: Urticaceae, Pansy Orchid () | Scientific Names: Miltonia roezlii alba | Family: Orchidaceae, Paradise Palm (Kentia palm, Forster Senty Palm) | Scientific Names: Howea forsteriana | Family: Howea forsteriana, Parlor Palm (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Good Luck Palm, Bamboo Palm) | Scientific Names: Chamaedorea elegans | Family: Palmae, Parsley Fern (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Mother Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern) | Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae, Patient Lucy (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience, Buzzy Lizzie) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. Following the visit to my neighbor's garden, I began to notice, Caring for the Frosty Fern and Other Selaginellas, Protect New Plants and Transplants During Near-Frost Nights, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Thanks to the following DGers for the use of their photographs: Daylily for. Kahali Ginger () | Scientific Names: Hedychium gardnerianum | Family: Kenilworth Ivy (Coliseum Ivy) | Scientific Names: Cymbalaria muralis | Family: Scrophulariaceae, Kentia Palm (Forster Senty Palm) | Scientific Names: Howea forsteriana | Family: Howea forsteriana, Kenya Violet (Usambra violet) | Scientific Names: Santpaulia confusa | Family: Gesneraceae. A Peacock fern is surprisingly not a fern. It is excellent in front of taller shade plants such as caladium, aspidistra, and impatiens. These plants will grow wide instead of tall which makes them amazing for hanging baskets, and as ground cover in gardens. Just check how stunning this plant grows: Selaginella stauntoniana is more like its sister plant, Selaginella lepidophylia, because it also needs less water to sprout than its other two siblings. Three main things can be causing your peacock fern to turn yellow. A second application can be applied mid-way through summer. 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