Chiloscyphus mediinfrons Plant Care
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons J.J.Engel & Braggins
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Lophocolea mediinfrons is a species of liverwort in the family Lophocoleaceae. The plant was first described by John J.
Every 7–10 days
Low to medium indirect light
60–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Water Chiloscyphus mediinfrons every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons (Chiloscyphus mediinfrons) belongs to the Lophocoleaceae family within the Chiloscyphus genus.
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Chiloscyphus mediinfrons produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chiloscyphus mediinfrons Need?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Chiloscyphus mediinfrons 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 Chiloscyphus mediinfrons Prefer?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Chiloscyphus mediinfrons prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix with added perlite. Good drainage is essential for Chiloscyphus mediinfrons to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Feed Chiloscyphus mediinfrons every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
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 Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons can be propagated through spores.
Is the Chiloscyphus mediinfrons Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chiloscyphus mediinfrons, 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 Chiloscyphus mediinfrons?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons is susceptible to mealybugs, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Chiloscyphus mediinfrons Need?
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Chiloscyphus mediinfrons as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons 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 Chiloscyphus genus — compare its care with other Chiloscyphus species on PlantoScan.
Chiloscyphus is part of the Lophocoleaceae plant family — browse all Lophocoleaceae genera and species.
Chiloscyphus mediinfrons copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chiloscyphus mediinfrons J.J.Engel & Braggins, family Lophocoleaceae (first published in Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 48: 119 2010) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chiloscyphus mediinfrons, 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 13a, 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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