Brazilian Micro Sword Plant Care
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Glaz.) Affolter
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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a plant species in the family Apiaceae.
Every 2–4 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Brazilian Micro Sword?
Water Brazilian Micro Sword every 2–4 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Brazilian Micro Sword?
Brazilian Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Lilaeopsis genus. Brazilian Micro Sword is also known as Micro Sword.
Brazilian Micro Sword displays a low-growing groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Brazilian Micro Sword produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Brazilian Micro Sword?
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis requires watering every 2–4 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 2–4 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Brazilian Micro Sword Need?
Brazilian Micro Sword thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Brazilian Micro Sword Prefer?
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Brazilian Micro Sword prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Brazilian Micro Sword?
Rich, loamy soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Brazilian Micro Sword to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Brazilian Micro Sword?
Feed Brazilian Micro Sword every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Brazilian Micro Sword?
Divide and replant every 2-3 years. 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 Brazilian Micro Sword?
Brazilian Micro Sword can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chinese lilaeopsis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Brazilian Micro Sword Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Brazilian Micro Sword, 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 Brazilian Micro Sword?
Brazilian Micro Sword is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Brazilian Micro Sword Need?
Brazilian Micro Sword grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Brazilian Micro Sword as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Brazilian Micro Sword 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 Lilaeopsis genus — compare its care with other Lilaeopsis species on PlantoScan.
Lilaeopsis is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Brazilian Micro Sword thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Glaz.) Affolter, family Apiaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. Monogr. 6: 83. 1985 ; Monogr. Gen. Lilaeopsis (Umbellif.)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Brazilian Micro Sword, 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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