Sphaerocarpos drewei Plant Care
Sphaerocarpos drewei Wigglesw.
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Sphaerocarpos drewiae is a species of liverwort in the family Sphaerocarpaceae. It is endemic to California, where it is known from San Diego and Riverside Counties.
Every 3–5 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Sphaerocarpos drewei?
Water Sphaerocarpos drewei every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 60–80% humidity.
Where Is the Sphaerocarpos drewei Native To?
What Is the Sphaerocarpos drewei?
Sphaerocarpos drewei (Sphaerocarpos drewei) belongs to the Sphaerocarpaceae family within the Sphaerocarpos genus. Sphaerocarpos drewei is native to California.
Sphaerocarpos drewei displays a low mat-forming growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Sphaerocarpos drewei produces tiny inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 0.1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sphaerocarpos drewei?
Sphaerocarpos drewei 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 Sphaerocarpos drewei Need?
Sphaerocarpos drewei thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Sphaerocarpos drewei in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sphaerocarpos drewei Prefer?
Sphaerocarpos drewei grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Sphaerocarpos drewei 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 Sphaerocarpos drewei?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Sphaerocarpos drewei to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Sphaerocarpos drewei?
No regular repotting needed, grows in place. 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 Sphaerocarpos drewei?
Sphaerocarpos drewei can be propagated through spores, gemmae cups. Similar propagation techniques also apply to sphaerocarpos muccilloi plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Sphaerocarpos drewei Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sphaerocarpos drewei, 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 Sphaerocarpos drewei?
Sphaerocarpos drewei is susceptible to not commonly affected by pests. 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 Sphaerocarpos drewei Need?
Sphaerocarpos drewei grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Sphaerocarpos drewei is native to California. In cooler regions, grow Sphaerocarpos drewei as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Sphaerocarpos drewei 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 Sphaerocarpos genus — compare its care with other Sphaerocarpos species on PlantoScan.
Sphaerocarpos is part of the Sphaerocarpaceae plant family — browse all Sphaerocarpaceae genera and species.
Sphaerocarpos drewei thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sphaerocarpos drewei Wigglesw., family Sphaerocarpaceae (first published in Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 16: 129 1929) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sphaerocarpos drewei, 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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