Plant guide
Krauss’s spikemoss
Selaginella kraussiana
Krauss’s spikemoss is considered non-toxic to cats. This low-growing plant suits a humid terrarium. Its assessment does not cover every plant sold as moss.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Selaginella kraussiana only. Confirm the botanical label; a photograph cannot identify a visitor’s specimen.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Selaginella kraussiana
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Selaginella kraussiana only; the light and water categories summarize the cited growing guidance.
- Light
- Medium indirect light
Use indirect light indoors or shade outdoors.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep the shallow root zone moist; use room-temperature water.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
A preferred numerical growing range was not established in the reviewed source.
- Humidity
- Higher humidity
High humidity is important.
- Potting
- Use rich, moisture-retentive soil in a shallow container.
- Through the year
- Trim spreading stems; the cuttings can be rooted.
Growing-guide sources
- Selaginella kraussiana - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Exact named species; garden conditions are not relabeled as indoor requirements.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Krauss’s spikemoss: plant safety reference ↗ASPCA Poison Control · Accessed
The ASPCA entry names the exact species and explicitly classifies it as non-toxic to cats. NC State supplies identity and growing guidance.
- Krauss’s spikemoss: supporting reference ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Safety last reviewed .