Quick Specs
- Common Names: Rose of Jericho, resurrection plant, Selaginella lepidophylla
- Type: Dried botanical herb
- Size/Quantity: Set of 6 dried plants
- Best for: Renewal rituals, abundance work, prosperity spells, spiritual cleansing water
The Plant That Keeps Coming Back
Selaginella lepidophylla is a small desert plant native to arid regions of Mexico that has earned its common name through a straightforward biological fact: when it dries out completely, it curls into a tight brown ball and goes dormant. Place that ball in water, and within hours it reopens into a green, fern-leafed plant. This process can repeat indefinitely. That cycle of apparent death and return is what has made the Rose of Jericho a favorite ritual plant, used in Mexican folk practice and Latin American botanicas.
The water that forms around an open Rose of Jericho is considered a spiritual tool in its own right. It’s used in floor washes to draw prosperity, sprinkled at thresholds for protection, added to baths for luck and love work, and used to bless candles before burning. This set of six plants means you can maintain several working plants simultaneously, share with friends, or keep spares stored dry while one plant is active.
How to Use the Rose of Jericho
How to awaken, work with, and preserve a Rose of Jericho for spiritual renewal, abundance, and protective rituals.
- Awaken the Plant in a Bowl of Water
Place one dried Rose of Jericho in a shallow bowl and add lukewarm water to cover the roots. The plant begins opening within a few hours and reaches full bloom in one to three days. Use fresh water rather than salt water to avoid plant damage.
- Set Coins and Intentions in the Water
Once the plant is opening, place a few coins in the water, a traditional practice in prosperity work. Sit with the bowl for a few minutes holding your intention clearly, whether drawing abundance, clearing stagnant energy, or welcoming renewal.
- Use the Water and Return the Plant to Rest
Collect some of the water in a small jar for use in floor washes or blessing rituals. When finished, remove the plant and let it dry completely on a clean cloth before storing. The plant can be re-awakened and reused indefinitely over time.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock the Rose of Jericho because it demonstrates its own symbolic meaning: the resurrection cycle isn’t a metaphor when you’re watching the plant actually open in front of you. Selling six at once matters because this is a plant people tend to give away once they discover it, and having extras on hand makes that possible. If you’re building an herbal practice, explore my full herbs and accessories collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is a biological process called poikilohydry, the plant's ability to enter dormancy when fully desiccated and resume activity when rehydrated. A dormant Rose of Jericho can remain viable for years in storage and reopen reliably in water.
Most plants begin to unfurl within two to four hours and reach full bloom in one to three days. Warm room-temperature water speeds the process. Avoid salt water, which stresses the plant. The opening pauses if you remove the plant from water.
The plant is used in Mexican folk practice and Latin American botanicas, and many practitioners keep it for prosperity, floor wash work, cleansing, and renewal.
Indefinitely under normal conditions. After each active cycle, remove the plant from water and let it dry completely before storing. It curls back into its dormant ball and can be re-awakened the next time you need it. Deterioration comes from mold.
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