Hattoria yakushimensis Plant Care
Hattoria yakushimensis (Horik.) R.M.Schust.
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Hattoria yakushimensis is the only species of liverwort in the genus Hattoria, in the family Anastrophyllaceae. It is endemic to Japan.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect to low light
60–75°F
60–80%
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How do you care for Hattoria yakushimensis?
Water Hattoria yakushimensis every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hattoria yakushimensis Native To?
What Is the Hattoria yakushimensis?
Hattoria yakushimensis (Hattoria yakushimensis) belongs to the Anastrophyllaceae family within the Hattoria genus. Hattoria yakushimensis is native to Japan.
Hattoria yakushimensis displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.3 ft. Hattoria yakushimensis produces small inconspicuous flowers, rare in cultivation.
Leaf size: approximately 1.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hattoria yakushimensis?
Hattoria yakushimensis requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hattoria yakushimensis Need?
Hattoria yakushimensis thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Hattoria yakushimensis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hattoria yakushimensis Prefer?
Hattoria yakushimensis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Hattoria yakushimensis 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 Hattoria yakushimensis?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Hattoria yakushimensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hattoria yakushimensis?
Feed Hattoria yakushimensis 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 Hattoria yakushimensis?
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 Hattoria yakushimensis?
Hattoria yakushimensis can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes.
Is the Hattoria yakushimensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hattoria yakushimensis, 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 Hattoria yakushimensis?
Hattoria yakushimensis 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hattoria yakushimensis Need?
Hattoria yakushimensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Hattoria yakushimensis is native to Japan. In cooler regions, grow Hattoria yakushimensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Hattoria yakushimensis 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 Hattoria genus — compare its care with other Hattoria species on PlantoScan.
Hattoria is part of the Anastrophyllaceae plant family — browse all Anastrophyllaceae genera and species.
Hattoria yakushimensis copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hattoria yakushimensis (Horik.) R.M.Schust., family Anastrophyllaceae (first published in Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 30: 70 1961) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hattoria yakushimensis, 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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