Resurrection Plant
NameResurrection Plant
Species NameSelaginella lepidophylla
Common NameResurrection Plant
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeStandard pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk FeaturesNone
Foliage TypeScale-like fronds
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Notable FeaturesFamous for its desiccation tolerance, allowing it to curl into a tight ball when dry and unfurl to green when rehydrated. This plant is a lycophyte, not a woody plant typically cultivated as bonsai, hence many bonsai-specific features are not applicable.
Description
This specimen displays the vibrant green, open form of a Resurrection Plant, characterized by its intricate, scale-like fronds arranged in a radial rosette. Small white sporangia are visible at the tips of some fronds, indicating its reproductive structures. While not a traditional bonsai, its unique growth habit is captured here.
