
Cavernous Crystalwort
Also known as
Riccia huebeneriana cavernosa, Riccia montagnei, Riccia tellinii and Riccia terracianoi
Taxonomy
Riccia cavernosa
Riccia
Ricciaceae
Marchantiales

How to care for Cavernous Crystalwort

How often to water your Cavernous Crystalwort

every 9
Cavernous Crystalwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Cavernous Crystalwort in your home

a window
Cavernous Crystalwort can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cavernous Crystalwort in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Cavernous Crystalwort

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cavernous Crystalwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Cavernous Crystalwort prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cavernous Crystalwort can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Cavernous Crystalwort
Cavernous Crystalwort
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
