Nardia assamica

Expert careTerrestrialNon-toxic1–5 cm

A rare, very small leafy liverwort endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It grows in tufts on vertical soil cuttings in montane forests from the Himalayas to the Western Ghats. It needs consistently high humidity and shade, and does best in closed terrariums where tropical conditions stay stable.

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Care

Light

Shade tolerant(preferred)Indirect light

Humidity

Very high (80%+)(preferred)High (60–80%)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
10°C – 24°C

Soil

Peat moss(preferred)Sphagnum mix

Moisture

Moist(preferred)Wet

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Appearance

Growth habit

ClumpingCreeping

Leaf shape

Round

Leaf texture

Fine

Distribution

Propagation

Carefully divide tufts and press onto moist, acidic substrate. Keep humidity high with indirect light.

References

  1. 1

    Nardia assamica — New Record for Peninsular India (Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany)

    https://sciencejournals.stmjournals.in/index.php/RRJoB/article/view/66
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    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — What's the matter with Nardia?

    https://stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/27944
  4. 4

    Liverworts of Britain and Ireland — Nardia

    https://www.delta-intkey.com/brithp/www/nardia.htm