Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Australia
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Showy
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
marchantia
Blue Hibiscus
In German
marchantia
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
marchantia
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Marchantia
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Marchantia
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Marchantia
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Marchantia
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Squalus
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Malvales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Marchantia
Alyogyne
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Marchantia flower color: Not Available
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Marchantia and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done No pruning needed and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.