None Plant Care
Platygyriella aureoides (Broth. & Paris) W.R.Buck
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This plant's uniquely shaped leaves resemble golden fans, giving it a striking appearance. Native to Southeast Asia, Platygyriella aureoides is highly coveted by plant collectors for its rare beauty and intricate patterns that add a touch of exotic elegance to any collection.
Every 7–10 days
Low to medium indirect light
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for None?
Water None every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the None Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the None?
None (Platygyriella aureoides) belongs to the Hypnaceae family within the Platygyriella genus. None is native to Africa.
None displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. None produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a None?
Platygyriella aureoides requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the None Need?
None thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing None 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 None Prefer?
Platygyriella aureoides grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. None prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a None?
Humus-rich soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for None to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a None?
Feed None every 2 months 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a None?
Can be left undisturbed for long periods. 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 None?
None can be propagated through spores, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to platygyriella aurea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the None Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list None, 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 None?
None is susceptible to snails, slugs. 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
None 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 Platygyriella genus — compare its care with other Platygyriella species on PlantoScan.
Platygyriella is part of the Hypnaceae plant family — browse all Hypnaceae genera and species.
None copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Platygyriella Species
Other Platygyriella species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Platygyriella aureoides (Broth. & Paris) W.R.Buck, family Hypnaceae (first published in Brittonia 36: 86 1984) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list None, 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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