Watering, cutting, fertilizing & more

How much water does the liverwort need?

Liverworts do not like long periods of drought, but they also do not tolerate waterlogging well. Therefore, in loamy soils, sufficient drainage should be ensured through incorporated compost or chopped pieces of wood. Since liverworts generally need uniform moisture, plants in pots should be watered at least every two days in summer. On one from dehydration protected location Under trees or bushes, occasional watering is usually sufficient during a dry phase.

When is the best time to transplant liverworts?

Since liverworts are under nature protection in Germany, for example, you are not allowed to dig up any specimens from the wild. Acquired from offspring Plant liverworts Ideally in September and October to give the plants good growth opportunities and prevent them from drying out. Positions under:

• Witch hazel
• Forsythia
• Hazel bush
• beech

Soil areas under conifers such as conifers should be avoided, as these can acidify the soil over the years and thus make it unsuitable for liverworts.

Do you need a cut in the liverwort?

Cutting measures should be avoided in the liverwort, since it is usually more disturbed than encouraged by all interventions. Dying parts of the plant do not need to be removed, but a protective layer of foliage can be placed on potted plants as winter protection before winter.

Is the liverwort susceptible to disease and pests?

Apart from local deficiency symptoms, the liverwort is not susceptible to diseases or pests. The ants, which can often be discovered near liverworts, do not damage them, but are diligent helpers with it Propagation by seeds.

Should liverworts be fertilized?

Liverworts thrive on nutrient-rich and humus-rich soils even without additional fertilizer. Incorporation of compost and mild Slow release fertilizers how Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) can have a positive effect, but the roots of the liverwort must not be affected when working the soil.

How are liverworts overwintered?

In the field and in pots, liverworts are absolutely hardy thanks to special perennial buds. In addition to foreign leaves, the plant's own leaf material, which does not always die off completely, serves as winter protection.