Curved-leaf Nowellia Plant Care
Nowellia curvifolia (Dicks.) Mitt.
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Nowellia curvifolia is a species of liverwort belonging to the family Cephaloziaceae. It is a small, delicate plant that forms prostrate growths on rotting logs in forests throughout the northern temperate and subarctic regions.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Curved-leaf Nowellia?
Curved-leaf Nowellia grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Curved-leaf Nowellia?
Curved-leaf Nowellia (Nowellia curvifolia) belongs to the Cephaloziaceae family within the Nowellia genus.
Curved-leaf Nowellia displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Curved-leaf Nowellia produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Curved-leaf Nowellia Need?
Curved-leaf Nowellia thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Curved-leaf Nowellia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Curved-leaf Nowellia?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Curved-leaf Nowellia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Curved-leaf Nowellia?
Replant every 1-2 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 Curved-leaf Nowellia?
Curved-leaf Nowellia can be propagated through spores, gemmae cups. Similar propagation techniques also apply to nowellia wrightii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Curved-leaf Nowellia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Curved-leaf Nowellia, 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 Curved-leaf Nowellia?
Curved-leaf Nowellia is susceptible to liverworts, mosses. 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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Curved-leaf Nowellia 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 Nowellia genus — compare its care with other Nowellia species on PlantoScan.
Nowellia is part of the Cephaloziaceae plant family — browse all Cephaloziaceae genera and species.
Curved-leaf Nowellia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nowellia curvifolia (Dicks.) Mitt., family Cephaloziaceae (first published in Nat. Hist. Azores 321 1870) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Curved-leaf Nowellia, 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.
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