Cavicularia densa Plant Care
Cavicularia densa Stephani
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Cavicularia densa is the only species in the liverwort genus Cavicularia. The species was first described in 1897 by Franz Stephani, and is endemic to Japan, where it grows on fine moist soil.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Cavicularia densa?
Cavicularia densa grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Cavicularia densa Native To?
What Is the Cavicularia densa?
Cavicularia densa (Cavicularia densa) belongs to the Blasiaceae family within the Cavicularia genus. Cavicularia densa is native to Japan.
Cavicularia densa displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cavicularia densa produces small, star-shaped flowers in shades of purple and white.
What Light Does the Cavicularia densa Need?
Cavicularia densa thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cavicularia densa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cavicularia densa?
Loose, well-draining soil mix with added peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Cavicularia densa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cavicularia densa?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Cavicularia densa?
Cavicularia densa can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division, offsets.
Is the Cavicularia densa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cavicularia densa, 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 Cavicularia densa?
Cavicularia densa is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects. 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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Cavicularia densa 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 Cavicularia genus — compare its care with other Cavicularia species on PlantoScan.
Cavicularia is part of the Blasiaceae plant family — browse all Blasiaceae genera and species.
Cavicularia densa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cavicularia densa Stephani, family Blasiaceae (first published in Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 87 1897) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cavicularia densa, 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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