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Rose of Jericho (Resurrection Plant) – The Miracle Fern for Love, Prosperity & Renewal

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Jericho Flowers (1 flower) (Selaginella lepidophylla)

Description:

The Quick Essence

Alternative Names: Dinosaur Plant, Stone Flower, Flor de Peña.
Primary Virtue: Resilience, Prosperity, and Spiritual Rebirth.
Element: Water/Earth.

Beyond the Botanical: The Spirit of the Desert

The Selaginella lepidophylla is not a true rose, but a lycopod—a primitive plant lineage that predates the dinosaurs. Its ability to survive for years in a state of total desiccation (95% moisture loss) is not just a biological trick, it's a spiritual lesson in endurance. In many folk traditions, the Jericho Flower is treated as a living talisman that "breathes" the energy of the home.

Ritual Work: The "Living Water" Practice

Many shops tell you to put it in a bowl, but they don't tell you how to use the water. This is where the magic happens.

Awakening: Place your dried flower in a shallow bowl of spring water on a Friday (traditionally associated with abundance).
The Blessing Water: As the plant opens and turns green, the water becomes "charged." Don't throw it away. Instead, use a sprig of rosemary or your fingers to sprinkle this water across your front threshold to invite in prosperity or wash your front door with it to "cleanse the path."
The Manifestation Cycle: Keep the plant in water for no more than 7 days. On the 7th day, remove it and let it "sleep" (dry out completely) for at least two weeks. This cycle of Awakening and Resting mirrors the natural rhythms of manifestation: Effort followed by Release.

Expert Care: Avoiding the "Root Rot" Trap

Because the Rose of Jericho is a desert dweller, it's susceptible to mold if left in stagnant water for too long.

Change the water daily. Think of it as giving the plant fresh air.
Use pebbles. Placing the plant on a bed of river stones so it isn't "drowning" but merely sipping from the bottom helps prevent the base from becoming mushy.
The "Golden Rule": Never leave it in water for more than a week. It needs its "dormancy" to maintain its spirit.

How to Perform the Resurrection Ritual

Time needed: 7 days.

Follow these steps to properly awaken and care for your Selaginella Lepidophylla for ritual use

Tools Needed: A shallow ceramic or glass bowl, 2 cups of Spring or Rain water, and 1 Rose of Jericho (Selaginella Lepidophylla).

Step 1: The Awakening
Place your dried Rose of Jericho in a shallow bowl. Pour the spring water over the top until the base is submerged about half an inch.

Expert Tip: For prosperity work, perform this step on a Friday. As the plant begins to unfurl, visualize your intentions opening up and becoming "evergreen."
Step 2: The Water Exchange
Change the water every 24 hours to prevent stagnation. Do not discard the old water; collect it in a jar.

Ritual Use: This "charged" water can be used to wash your front door or sprinkle at the corners of your property to invite in resilient, protective energy.
Step 3: The Rest & Return
After exactly 7 days, remove the plant from the water and allow it to dry out completely in a well-ventilated area for at least two weeks.

The Why: This mimicry of the desert cycle prevents root rot and ensures the plant's spirit remains strong for future rituals. It teaches the practitioner that all growth requires periods of rest.