Pinguis Plant Care
Aneura pinguis (L.) Dumort.
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Aneura pinguis is a species of liverworts belonging to the family Aneuraceae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Pinguis?
Pinguis grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Pinguis?
Pinguis (Aneura pinguis) belongs to the Aneuraceae family within the Aneura genus.
Pinguis displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pinguis produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Pinguis Need?
Pinguis thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Pinguis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pinguis?
Well-draining, acidic soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Pinguis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pinguis?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pinguis?
Pinguis can be propagated through spores, division.
Is the Pinguis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pinguis, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pinguis?
Pinguis is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Pinguis is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aneura genus — compare its care with other Aneura species on PlantoScan.
Aneura is part of the Aneuraceae plant family — browse all Aneuraceae genera and species.
Pinguis copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aneura pinguis (L.) Dumort., family Aneuraceae (first published in Comment. Bot. 115 1822) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pinguis, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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