Is Licorice Strap safe for pets?

Yes, Licorice Strap (Asterella Drummondii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Licorice Strap easy to care for?

Licorice Strap has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or filtered_light light.

Can Licorice Strap grow indoors?

Yes, Licorice Strap is suitable for indoor growing. It thrives in partial_shade or filtered_light light conditions.

Licorice Strap (Asterella Drummondii) is a perennial moss in the Aytoniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Asterella drummondii is a species of thallose liverwort in the family Aytoniaceae.

Last updated: February 2026

Licorice Strap

Asterella Drummondii

Asterella drummondii is a species of thallose liverwort in the family Aytoniaceae.

Quick Facts

Type

moss

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, filtered_light

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty

Indoor:Yes

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, microhabitat provider

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Licorice Strap

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Aytoniaceae

Genus:Asterella