Lesser Featherwort (Plagiochila Porelloides) is a perennial moss in the Plagiochilaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full shade or partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Plagiochila porelloides is a medium-sized liverwort with a typical Plagiochila appearance, thriving in shaded, humid environments often found on rocks, logs, and stream banks.

Lesser Featherwort

Lesser Featherwort

Plagiochila Porelloides

Plagiochila porelloides is a medium-sized liverwort with a typical Plagiochila appearance, thriving in shaded, humid environments often found on rocks, logs, and stream banks.

Quick Facts

Type
moss
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Full Shade, Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, microhabitat creation, moisture retention

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lesser Featherwort

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Repot
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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:Plagiochilaceae
Genus:Plagiochila