Fulfordianthus evansii Plant Care
Fulfordianthus evansii (Fulford) Gradst.
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Fulfordianthus evansii is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Fulfordianthus evansii?
Fulfordianthus evansii grows best in low to medium indirect light.
Where Is the Fulfordianthus evansii Native To?
What Is the Fulfordianthus evansii?
Fulfordianthus evansii (Fulfordianthus evansii) belongs to the Lejeuneaceae family within the Fulfordianthus genus. Fulfordianthus evansii is native to Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Fulfordianthus evansii displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Fulfordianthus evansii produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Fulfordianthus evansii Need?
Fulfordianthus evansii thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Fulfordianthus evansii 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 Fulfordianthus evansii?
Loose, well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Fulfordianthus evansii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Fulfordianthus evansii?
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 Fulfordianthus evansii?
Fulfordianthus evansii can be propagated through spores, gemmae cups.
Is the Fulfordianthus evansii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fulfordianthus evansii, 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 Fulfordianthus evansii?
Fulfordianthus evansii 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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Fulfordianthus evansii 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 Fulfordianthus genus — compare its care with other Fulfordianthus species on PlantoScan.
Fulfordianthus is part of the Lejeuneaceae plant family — browse all Lejeuneaceae genera and species.
Fulfordianthus evansii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Fulfordianthus evansii (Fulford) Gradst., family Lejeuneaceae (first published in Bryologist 95: 46 1992) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fulfordianthus evansii, 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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