Cephalozia connivens Plant Care
Cephalozia connivens (Dicks.) Lindb.
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Cephalozia connivens is a species of liverwort belonging to the family Cephaloziaceae.
Every 2–3 days
Low to medium indirect light
55–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Cephalozia connivens?
Water Cephalozia connivens every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 55–75°F (13–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
What Is the Cephalozia connivens?
Cephalozia connivens (Cephalozia connivens) belongs to the Cephaloziaceae family within the Cephalozia genus.
Cephalozia connivens displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Cephalozia connivens produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cephalozia connivens?
Cephalozia connivens requires watering every 2–3 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cephalozia connivens Need?
Cephalozia connivens thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Cephalozia connivens in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
50–200 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cephalozia connivens Prefer?
Cephalozia connivens grows best at temperatures of 55–75°F. Cephalozia connivens prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
55–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cephalozia connivens?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Cephalozia connivens to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cephalozia connivens?
Repot every 1-2 years. 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 Cephalozia connivens?
Cephalozia connivens can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cephalozia catenulata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cephalozia connivens Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cephalozia connivens, 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 Cephalozia connivens?
Cephalozia connivens is susceptible to slugs, snails. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cephalozia connivens Need?
Cephalozia connivens grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12b. In cooler regions, grow Cephalozia connivens as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12b
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Cephalozia connivens 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 Cephalozia genus — compare its care with other Cephalozia species on PlantoScan.
Cephalozia is part of the Cephaloziaceae plant family — browse all Cephaloziaceae genera and species.
Cephalozia connivens copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cephalozia connivens (Dicks.) Lindb., family Cephaloziaceae (first published in Contr. Fl. Crypt. As. 238 [Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 10:] 1872) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cephalozia connivens, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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