Common Pellia Plant Care
Pellia epiphylla (L.) Corda
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Pellia epiphylla is a species of thallose liverwort. It occurs in North America, Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Common Pellia?
Common Pellia grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Common Pellia?
Common Pellia (Pellia epiphylla) belongs to the Pelliaceae family within the Pellia genus. Common Pellia is also known as Butterwort Pellia.
Common Pellia displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Common Pellia produces non-flowering.
What Light Does the Common Pellia Need?
Common Pellia thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Common Pellia 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 Common Pellia?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Common Pellia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Common Pellia?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Common Pellia?
Common Pellia can be propagated through division, spores.
Is the Common Pellia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Common Pellia, 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 Common Pellia?
Common Pellia 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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Common Pellia 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 Pellia genus — compare its care with other Pellia species on PlantoScan.
Pellia is part of the Pelliaceae plant family — browse all Pelliaceae genera and species.
Common Pellia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pellia epiphylla (L.) Corda, family Pelliaceae (first published in Naturalientausch 12: 654 1829) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Common Pellia, 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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