Northern Spikemoss
NameNorthern Spikemoss
Species NameSelaginella selaginoides
Common NameNorthern Spikemoss
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typescale-like leaves
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesSpore-bearing lycopod, dense upright growth, bright green to yellowish coloration, forms a ground cover in its natural habitat.
Description
This specimen displays a dense cluster of vibrant green to yellowish-green spikemoss stems, growing upright from the forest floor. Its delicate, scale-like foliage gives each stem a distinctly spiky texture, forming a miniature, herbaceous 'forest' arrangement. This plant is a lycopod, not typically cultivated as a traditional woody bonsai.
