Schistochila macrodonta Plant Care
Schistochila macrodonta W.E.Nicholson
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Schistochila macrodonta is an endangered species of liverwort in the family Schistochilaceae. It is found in Bhutan and China.
Every 3–5 days
Low to medium indirect light
60–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Schistochila macrodonta?
Water Schistochila macrodonta 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.
What Is the Schistochila macrodonta?
Schistochila macrodonta (Schistochila macrodonta) belongs to the Schistochilaceae family within the Schistochila genus. Schistochila macrodonta is native to Bhutan and China.
Schistochila macrodonta displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Schistochila macrodonta produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Schistochila macrodonta?
Schistochila macrodonta 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 macrodonta Need?
Schistochila macrodonta thrives in low to medium indirect light. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Schistochila macrodonta 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 macrodonta Prefer?
Schistochila macrodonta grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Schistochila macrodonta 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 macrodonta?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Schistochila macrodonta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Schistochila macrodonta?
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 macrodonta?
Schistochila macrodonta 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 macrodonta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Schistochila macrodonta, 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 macrodonta?
Schistochila macrodonta 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 macrodonta Need?
Schistochila macrodonta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Schistochila macrodonta is native to Bhutan and China. In cooler regions, grow Schistochila macrodonta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Schistochila macrodonta 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 macrodonta copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schistochila macrodonta W.E.Nicholson, family Schistochilaceae (first published in Symb. Sin. 5: 29 1930) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Schistochila macrodonta, 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.
- 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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