Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Caribbean, South America
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
marchantia
सीताफल
In German
marchantia
Zuckerapfel
In French
marchantia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Marchantia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Marchantia
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Marchantia
Pinha
In Polish
Marchantia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Squalus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Magnoliales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marchantia and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Marchantia and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Marchantia and Sugar Apple. Marchantia doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Marchantia does not have fragrant flowers. Marchantia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Marchantia and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marchantia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Marchantia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marchantia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Marchantia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Marchantia flower color: Not Available
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Marchantia and Sugar Apple
Care of Marchantia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done No pruning needed and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.