Broadleaf Jungermannia Plant Care
Jungermannia platyphylla L.
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Porella platyphylla is a species of liverwort belonging to the family Porellaceae. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across Eurasia and North America, where it typically grows on tree bark and rocks in areas with adequate rainfall.
Every 3–5 days
Low to medium indirect light
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Broadleaf Jungermannia?
Water Broadleaf Jungermannia every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
What Is the Broadleaf Jungermannia?
Broadleaf Jungermannia (Jungermannia platyphylla) belongs to the Jungermanniaceae family within the Jungermannia genus.
Broadleaf Jungermannia displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Broadleaf Jungermannia produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Broadleaf Jungermannia?
Jungermannia platyphylla requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Broadleaf Jungermannia Need?
Broadleaf Jungermannia thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 50–200 lux. Avoid placing Broadleaf Jungermannia 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 Broadleaf Jungermannia Prefer?
Jungermannia platyphylla grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Broadleaf Jungermannia prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Broadleaf Jungermannia?
Moist, well-draining peat moss mix with perlite. Good drainage is essential for Broadleaf Jungermannia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Broadleaf Jungermannia?
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 Broadleaf Jungermannia?
Broadleaf Jungermannia can be propagated through spores, division.
Is the Broadleaf Jungermannia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Broadleaf Jungermannia, 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 Broadleaf Jungermannia?
Broadleaf Jungermannia 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 Broadleaf Jungermannia Need?
Broadleaf Jungermannia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Broadleaf Jungermannia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Broadleaf Jungermannia 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 Jungermannia genus — compare its care with other Jungermannia species on PlantoScan.
Jungermannia is part of the Jungermanniaceae plant family — browse all Jungermanniaceae genera and species.
Broadleaf Jungermannia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Jungermannia platyphylla L., family Jungermanniaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. 1134 1753) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Broadleaf Jungermannia, 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 12a, 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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