Reboulia hemisphaerica Plant Care
Reboulia hemisphaerica (L.) Raddi
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Reboulia hemisphaerica, the hemisphaeric liverwort or small mushroom-headed liverwort, is the only species of liverwort in the genus Reboulia.
Low to medium indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Reboulia hemisphaerica?
Reboulia hemisphaerica grows best in low to medium indirect light.
What Is the Reboulia hemisphaerica?
Reboulia hemisphaerica (Reboulia hemisphaerica) belongs to the Aytoniaceae family within the Reboulia genus.
Reboulia hemisphaerica displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Reboulia hemisphaerica produces non-flowering.
What Light Does the Reboulia hemisphaerica Need?
Reboulia hemisphaerica thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Reboulia hemisphaerica 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 Reboulia hemisphaerica?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Reboulia hemisphaerica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Reboulia hemisphaerica?
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 Reboulia hemisphaerica?
Reboulia hemisphaerica can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to queensland liverwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Reboulia hemisphaerica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Reboulia hemisphaerica, 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 Reboulia hemisphaerica?
Reboulia hemisphaerica is susceptible to 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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Reboulia hemisphaerica 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 Reboulia genus — compare its care with other Reboulia species on PlantoScan.
Reboulia is part of the Aytoniaceae plant family — browse all Aytoniaceae genera and species.
Reboulia hemisphaerica copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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- Scientific name & taxonomy: Reboulia hemisphaerica (L.) Raddi, family Aytoniaceae (first published in Opusc. Sci. 2(6): 357 1818) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Reboulia hemisphaerica, 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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