Clasmatocolea vermicularis Plant Care
Clasmatocolea vermicularis (Lehm.) Grolle
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Clasmatocolea vermicularis is a species of liverwort belonging to the family Lophocoleaceae.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Clasmatocolea vermicularis?
Clasmatocolea vermicularis grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Clasmatocolea vermicularis?
Clasmatocolea vermicularis (Clasmatocolea vermicularis) belongs to the Lophocoleaceae family within the Clasmatocolea genus.
Clasmatocolea vermicularis displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Clasmatocolea vermicularis produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Clasmatocolea vermicularis Need?
Clasmatocolea vermicularis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Clasmatocolea vermicularis 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 Clasmatocolea vermicularis?
Loose, well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Clasmatocolea vermicularis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Clasmatocolea vermicularis?
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 Clasmatocolea vermicularis?
Clasmatocolea vermicularis can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to clasmatocolea fasciculata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Clasmatocolea vermicularis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Clasmatocolea vermicularis, 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 Clasmatocolea vermicularis?
Clasmatocolea vermicularis is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites. 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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Clasmatocolea vermicularis 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 Clasmatocolea genus — compare its care with other Clasmatocolea species on PlantoScan.
Clasmatocolea is part of the Lophocoleaceae plant family — browse all Lophocoleaceae genera and species.
Clasmatocolea vermicularis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Clasmatocolea vermicularis (Lehm.) Grolle, family Lophocoleaceae (first published in Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 29: 78 1960) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Clasmatocolea vermicularis, 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.
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