Ellesmere Island Notchwort (Schistochilopsis hyperarctica) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort found in Arctic regions, preferring damp, rocky habitats and exposed.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Consistently Moist
75% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, never dry.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool
50% intensity
Prefers cool temperatures, ideally between 10-18°C.
Low
25% intensity
Very light feeding needed; dilute balanced fertilizer sparingly during growth.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistently moist soil, mimicking its native wet, boggy environments. Avoid waterlogging, but do not allow the substrate to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods when growth slows, but never let it become parched.
Pruning is generally not required for Schistochilopsis hyperarctica as it is a small, herbaceous plant. Remove any dead or discolored foliage as it appears to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential disease.
No structural pruning is typically needed.
Propagation is best achieved through division of established clumps during the early spring before active growth begins. Carefully separate sections of the rhizome, ensuring each division has a few growing points.
Replant immediately into suitable moist substrate.
Repotting is infrequently needed for Schistochilopsis hyperarctica.
If the plant outgrows its container or the substrate becomes depleted, repot in the spring into a slightly larger pot with a well-draining, acidic, and moisture-retentive mix.
This is usually only necessary every 2-3 years.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Marchantiophyta |
| Class | Jungermanniopsida |
| Order | Jungermanniales |
| Family | Scapaniaceae |
| Genus | Schistochilopsis |
| Species | Schistochilopsis hyperarctica |
Similar in genus Schistochilopsis
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