Selaginella lepidophylla
Selaginella lepidophylla
Selaginella lepidophylla
Selaginella lepidophylla
Rose of Jericho, Resurrection Plant, Flower of Stone
Even though mine remains brown, it has this reflex to unfurl when it has water. Then, it curls back up and hey presto, water, and it blossoms again. But I dare not leave it with water constantly for fear of rot.
Nadine C., 30/04/2017
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Description
At first glance, this Jericho Rose, which is named Selaginella lepidophylla, forms a ball of dry, brownish leaves that seems lifeless. It unfurls when it comes into contact with water, gradually regaining life and colour, offering a beautiful tiered rosette with finely imbricated and dissected leaves, evoking both fern fronds and chervil. This 'rose' is actually a plant without flowers or seeds, related to ferns, seemingly living off the air. It is a curiosity of nature, to be contemplated up close, but also a perfect example of adaptation to desert environments. Capricious and sometimes perplexing, it is cultivated in acidic, very light soil that does not retain water and protected from frost. It will bring joy to both adults and children.
Sometimes called the Resurrection Plant or Rock Flower, this 'archaic' perennial plant belongs to the family Selaginellaceae, a genus belonging to the division of pteridophytes, also known as ferns. These are fossil plants, constituting the first terrestrial plant civilization, appearing 400 million years ago. Selaginella lepidophylla is native to the Chihuahuan Desert, which is located on the border between southern United States and northern Mexico.
During its vegetative period, in humid environments, it presents itself as an open, spreading rosette, consisting of evergreen light green leaves in the center, darker on the periphery, remarkably dissected and branched into denticulate leaves, resembling imbricate scales. When drought occurs, the plant goes into a dormant state, losing up to 97% of its mass, withdrawing all sap from its foliage. It gradually curls up to form a dry, brownish ball. This plant reproduces through spores, like ferns. The spores are quickly emitted during the vegetative period and germinate just as quickly in a humid environment to form new plants. It is worth noting that a dead plant, if it does not turn green again when in contact with water, will retain its mechanical properties that allow it to flourish and close up into a ball.
Welcome the Jericho Rose into your home, in a pot or on a saucer filled with water to admire the spectacle of its resurrection. It is a constantly renewed pleasure. According to certain beliefs, a neighboring plant named Anastatica hierochuntica or original Jericho rose brings good luck to those who protect it, from generation to generation.
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Selaginella
lepidophylla
Sellaginellaceae
Rose of Jericho, Resurrection Plant, Flower of Stone
North America
Planting and care
To cultivate this Rose of Jericho, one must observe its natural living conditions. The Chihuahua desert is a high-altitude desert, with the majority of its surface located between 1000 and 1500 meters (3281 and 4921 feet). The soil there is sandy, rocky, and highly draining. The annual rainfall is very low, with most of the rain falling during the summer. This plant generally grows on rocks or on dry soil. Unlike cacti, its neighbours, it cannot store water, so the plant folds its stems to conserve the little moisture it contains in its core.
It can be cultivated in two different ways.
1 - 'Above-ground' method:
Simply place your dried-out plant on a saucer filled with fresh (or low in limestone) water. Within a few minutes, it will come back to life and flourish. Leave it in the saucer for a few days, changing the water. Then, it needs a period of rest, which can last from one to several months, without water. Do not expose it to direct sunlight. Be careful not to damage the roots with a too long period of drought.
2- Pot cultivation:
The Selaginella lepidophylla can live in a pot, placed in a bright location without direct sunlight exposure. Use an acidic and well-draining mixture of heather soil, sand, and pumice. It is neither an aquatic plant nor an epiphytic plant; it is unable to survive long without soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.