Frullaniaceae
Frullania dilatata
Frullania dilatata
Native Plants · Liverwort · Bryophyte · Terrarium · Shade · Humid · Epiphyte · Specialist · Rare · Woodland · Moss-Like
Frullania dilatata is a leafy liverwort that grows as a flat, creeping mat on tree bark and rocks in humid, shaded environments and is extremely challenging to cultivate outside its natural habitat. It requires consistently high moisture and indirect light, making it suitable only for specialist terrarium or vivarium setups that replicate cool, humid woodland conditions. This plant is not commercially sold as a horticultural product and is primarily of interest to bryophyte enthusiasts and resea
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 2 hours
- Watering
- Mist lightly to keep thallus moist; avoid prolonged desiccation · Daily misting or as needed to maintain high humidity
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
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