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Delta Leafy Liverwort Plant Care
Plagiochila deltoidea Lindenb.
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This plant's most distinctive feature is its unique triangular-shaped leaves that resemble small green fronds. Plagiochila deltoidea originates from tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Plant collectors are drawn to this species for its rare and exotic appearance, making it a prized addition to any collection.
Every 3–7 days
Low to medium indirect light
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Water Delta Leafy Liverwort every 3–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Delta Leafy Liverwort Native To?
What Is the Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Delta Leafy Liverwort (Plagiochila deltoidea) belongs to the Plagiochilaceae family within the Plagiochila genus. Delta Leafy Liverwort is native to New Zealand and Tasmania. Delta Leafy Liverwort is also known as Delta-leaved Plagiochila.
Delta Leafy Liverwort displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Delta Leafy Liverwort produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Plagiochila deltoidea requires watering every 3–7 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 3–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Delta Leafy Liverwort Need?
Delta Leafy Liverwort thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Delta Leafy Liverwort in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Delta Leafy Liverwort Prefer?
Plagiochila deltoidea grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Delta Leafy Liverwort prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Delta Leafy Liverwort to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Feed Delta Leafy Liverwort every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Delta Leafy Liverwort?
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 Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Delta Leafy Liverwort can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to plagiochila wolframii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Delta Leafy Liverwort Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Delta Leafy Liverwort, 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 Delta Leafy Liverwort?
Delta Leafy Liverwort is susceptible to slugs, snails, mites. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Delta Leafy Liverwort 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 Plagiochila genus — compare its care with other Plagiochila species on PlantoScan.
Plagiochila is part of the Plagiochilaceae plant family — browse all Plagiochilaceae genera and species.
Delta Leafy Liverwort copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Plagiochila deltoidea Lindenb., family Plagiochilaceae (first published in Sp. Hepat. 1(5): 132 1843) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Delta Leafy Liverwort, 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.
- Photo: Liadan Dickie, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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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