Nobregaea latinervis Plant Care
Nobregaea latinervis Hedenäs
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Nobregaea latinervis is a species of moss belonging to the family Brachytheciaceae. The species was endemic to northeastern Madeira but it has not been seen since 1946, and was declared extinct in 2019.
Shade to partial shade
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How do you care for Nobregaea latinervis?
Nobregaea latinervis grows best in shade to partial shade.
What Is the Nobregaea latinervis?
Nobregaea latinervis (Nobregaea latinervis) belongs to the Brachytheciaceae family within the Nobregaea genus. Nobregaea latinervis is native to forest habitats.
Nobregaea latinervis displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Nobregaea latinervis produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Nobregaea latinervis Need?
Nobregaea latinervis thrives in shade to partial shade. Avoid placing Nobregaea latinervis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Shade to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nobregaea latinervis?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Nobregaea latinervis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Nobregaea latinervis?
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 Nobregaea latinervis?
Nobregaea latinervis can be propagated through spores, division of clumps.
Is the Nobregaea latinervis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Nobregaea latinervis, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Nobregaea latinervis?
Nobregaea latinervis is susceptible to snails, slugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Nobregaea latinervis 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 Nobregaea genus — compare its care with other Nobregaea species on PlantoScan.
Nobregaea is part of the Brachytheciaceae plant family — browse all Brachytheciaceae genera and species.
Nobregaea latinervis copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nobregaea latinervis Hedenäs, family Brachytheciaceae (first published in Bryophyt. Biblioth. 44: 124. f. 27 1992) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Nobregaea latinervis, 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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