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Schistochila lehmanniana Plant Care
Schistochila lehmanniana (Lehm. & Lindenb.) Carrington & Pearson
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With its striking bright red coloration, Schistochila lehmanniana is a visually captivating liverwort native to South America. This unique plant is highly sought after by collectors for its rare and eye-catching appearance, making it a prized addition to any botanical collection.
Every 3–5 days
Low to medium indirect light
60–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Schistochila lehmanniana?
Water Schistochila lehmanniana every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it low to medium indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Schistochila lehmanniana Native To?
What Is the Schistochila lehmanniana?
Schistochila lehmanniana (Schistochila lehmanniana) belongs to the Schistochilaceae family within the Schistochila genus. Schistochila lehmanniana is native to various substrates in wet forest and rainforest across Australia and New Zealand.
Schistochila lehmanniana displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Schistochila lehmanniana produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Schistochila lehmanniana?
Schistochila lehmanniana requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Schistochila lehmanniana Need?
Schistochila lehmanniana thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Schistochila lehmanniana in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Low to medium indirect light
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Schistochila lehmanniana Prefer?
Schistochila lehmanniana grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Schistochila lehmanniana prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Schistochila lehmanniana?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Schistochila lehmanniana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Schistochila lehmanniana?
Feed Schistochila lehmanniana 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 Schistochila lehmanniana?
Repot every 1-2 years. 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 Schistochila lehmanniana?
Schistochila lehmanniana can be propagated through spores, division of plant body. Similar propagation techniques also apply to appendaged scalewort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Schistochila lehmanniana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Schistochila lehmanniana, 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 Schistochila lehmanniana?
Schistochila lehmanniana is susceptible to generally pest-free. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Schistochila lehmanniana Need?
Schistochila lehmanniana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Schistochila lehmanniana is native to various substrates in wet forest and rainforest across Australia and New Zealand. In cooler regions, grow Schistochila lehmanniana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Schistochila lehmanniana 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 Schistochila genus — compare its care with other Schistochila species on PlantoScan.
Schistochila is part of the Schistochilaceae plant family — browse all Schistochilaceae genera and species.
Schistochila lehmanniana copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schistochila lehmanniana (Lehm. & Lindenb.) Carrington & Pearson, family Schistochilaceae (first published in Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1887: 51 1888) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Schistochila lehmanniana, 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: Nina Kerr, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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