Makinoa crispata Plant Care
Makinoa crispata (Stephani) Miyake
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Makinoa crispata is the only species of liverwort in the genus Makinoa and family Makinoaceae. The genus Verdoornia was formerly included in this family, but has been transferred to the family Aneuraceae on the basis of recent cladistic analysis of genetic sequences.
Bright indirect to partial shade
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How do you care for Makinoa crispata?
Makinoa crispata grows best in bright indirect to partial shade.
What Is the Makinoa crispata?
Makinoa crispata (Makinoa crispata) belongs to the Makinoaceae family within the Makinoa genus.
Makinoa crispata displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Makinoa crispata produces small white flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Makinoa crispata Need?
Makinoa crispata thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Makinoa crispata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Makinoa crispata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Makinoa crispata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Makinoa crispata?
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 Makinoa crispata?
Makinoa crispata can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Makinoa crispata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Makinoa crispata, 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 Makinoa crispata?
Makinoa crispata is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. 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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Makinoa crispata 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 Makinoa genus — compare its care with other Makinoa species on PlantoScan.
Makinoa is part of the Makinoaceae plant family — browse all Makinoaceae genera and species.
Makinoa crispata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Makinoa crispata (Stephani) Miyake, family Makinoaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 13: 21 1899) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Makinoa crispata, 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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