Cephaloziaceae
Cephalozia bicuspidata
Cephalozia bicuspidata
Also known as Jungermannia bicuspidata
Native Plants · Liverwort · Bryophyte · Terrarium · Paludarium · Vivarium · Bog Plant · Shade · High-Humidity · Specialist · Cephaloziaceae
Cephalozia bicuspidata is a delicate leafy liverwort that forms thread-like, creeping mats in very moist, shaded habitats such as boggy soils and wet logs. It is best suited for specialist vivarium or paludarium setups where high humidity and consistently wet conditions can be maintained. This is a challenging plant for experienced terrarium enthusiasts rather than beginner gardeners.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 2 hours
- Watering
- Mist thoroughly so that the entire thallus remains constantly moist; never allow to fully dry · Daily misting or as needed to prevent drying
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 2 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
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