Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
marchantia
Red Buckeye
In German
marchantia
Red Buckeye
In French
marchantia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Marchantia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Marchantia
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Marchantia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Marchantia
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Squalus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Sapindales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Marchantia
Aesculus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Marchantia and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Marchantia and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Marchantia and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Marchantia and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Marchantia flower color:
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marchantia and Red Buckeye
Care of Marchantia and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.