Why does my rose of Jerico seem moldy?

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I've placed it in a bowl of water, and it has unfurled itself, but after several days is still brown and there seems to be a white fluffy mold growing on the ends of some of the leaves. Is it recoverable, or have I killed it?

On plant Rose of Jerico

13 Sep, 2009

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Louise1

What is rose of Jerico ?

13 Sep, 2009

Bornagain

Have you got a photo Bumble?

13 Sep, 2009

Bumble

Its called 'Rose of Jericho, Resurrection plant'. I dont have a photo, but there is a picture of one on 'treesandthings' blog from January mine looks similar to the pic of hers open but still brown, but has some white fluffy mold where it seems to be waterlogged?

13 Sep, 2009

Louise1

Okay, it's a Selaginella lepidophylla.
If you google it's name you'll get loads of info :)

Check out this link, it gives good amounts of information.
http://faculty.ucc.edu/biology-ombrello/pow/resurrection_plant.htm

13 Sep, 2009

Bornagain

Whew ....good on you louise:-)

13 Sep, 2009

How do I say thanks?

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