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Club Moss
Selaginella kraussiana · Selaginellaceae
How it looks
Club Moss (Selaginella kraussiana) is a plant with very small, scale-like leaves densely packed along the branches, giving it a moss- or fern-like look. The leaves are pale to dark green, and it grows by creeping sideways. Height 2-6 in (5-15 cm); grown as a ground cover.
Club Moss is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Selaginella kraussiana
- Common name
- Club Moss
- Family
- Selaginellaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
