About
A flat, ribbon-like liverwort forming dark green, broadly lobed, glossy thalli on damp soil, rocks, or bark, with a distinctive, four-sided (quadrata) fruiting receptacle. A botanical curiosity grown in moist, shaded terrarium or paludarium conditions.
About the genus
Preissia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.