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About Ruby Red Club Moss
Ruby Red Club Moss is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.
Ruby Red Club Moss likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Selaginella erythropus
Selaginella
Selaginellaceae
Selaginellales
Also known as
club moss fern ruby red

How to care for Ruby Red Club Moss

How often to water your Ruby Red Club Moss

every 12
Ruby Red Club Moss needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Westerville, Ohio.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Westerville, Ohio
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Finding light for Ruby Red Club Moss in your home

a window
Ruby Red Club Moss can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đź’Ş.
We wouldn’t recommend testing its limits during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Westerville, Ohio ⛅.

How to fertilize Ruby Red Club Moss

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ruby Red Club Moss after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Ruby Red Club Moss thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Ruby Red Club Moss can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Ruby Red Club Moss enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.
Soil
Ruby Red Club Moss is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Ruby Red Club Moss grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Ruby Red Club Moss is native to Worldwide.
Care Summary for Ruby Red Club Moss
Ruby Red Club Moss
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Westerville, Ohio, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
