Plagiochila wolframii Plant Care
Plagiochila wolframii Inoue
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Plagiochila wolframii is a species of liverwort plant in the family Plagiochilaceae. It is endemic to Peru.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Plagiochila wolframii?
Plagiochila wolframii grows best in low to medium indirect light.
Where Is the Plagiochila wolframii Native To?
What Is the Plagiochila wolframii?
Plagiochila wolframii (Plagiochila wolframii) belongs to the Plagiochilaceae family within the Plagiochila genus. Plagiochila wolframii is native to Peru.
Plagiochila wolframii displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Plagiochila wolframii produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Plagiochila wolframii Need?
Plagiochila wolframii thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Plagiochila wolframii 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 Plagiochila wolframii?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Plagiochila wolframii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Plagiochila wolframii?
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 Plagiochila wolframii?
Plagiochila wolframii can be propagated through spores, division.
Is the Plagiochila wolframii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Plagiochila wolframii, 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 Plagiochila wolframii?
Plagiochila wolframii 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.
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Plagiochila wolframii 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.
Plagiochila wolframii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Plagiochila wolframii Inoue, family Plagiochilaceae (first published in Stud. Cryptog. S. Peru 99. f. 5 1987) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Plagiochila wolframii, 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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