Furtive liverwort Plant Care
Riccardia furtiva E.A.Br. & Braggins
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With its intricate, fan-shaped leaves resembling small green umbrellas, this plant originates from the tropical regions of Asia. Plant collectors are drawn to Riccardia furtiva for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in terrariums or humid environments.
Every 3–7 days
Low to medium indirect light
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Furtive liverwort?
Water Furtive 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 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Furtive liverwort Native To?
What Is the Furtive liverwort?
Furtive liverwort (Riccardia furtiva) belongs to the Aneuraceae family within the Riccardia genus. Furtive liverwort is native to Australia and New Zealand. Furtive liverwort is also known as Mini Pellia.
Furtive liverwort displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Furtive liverwort produces non-flowering.
How Often Should You Water a Furtive liverwort?
Riccardia furtiva 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 Furtive liverwort Need?
Furtive liverwort thrives in low to medium indirect light. Avoid placing Furtive 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 Furtive liverwort Prefer?
Riccardia furtiva grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Furtive liverwort 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 Furtive liverwort?
Moist, well-draining peat-based soil mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Furtive liverwort to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Furtive liverwort?
Feed Furtive 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 Furtive liverwort?
Replant every 1-2 years in early 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 Furtive liverwort?
Furtive liverwort can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to riccardia chamedryfolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Furtive liverwort Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Furtive 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 Furtive liverwort?
Furtive liverwort is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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
Furtive 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 Riccardia genus — compare its care with other Riccardia species on PlantoScan.
Riccardia is part of the Aneuraceae plant family — browse all Aneuraceae genera and species.
Furtive liverwort copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Riccardia furtiva E.A.Br. & Braggins, family Aneuraceae (first published in J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 66: 35. f. 5 1989) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Furtive 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.
- 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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