Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
South America
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
Lakes, Ponds
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
Not Available
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Water Poppy
In Hindi
marchantia
जल पोस्ता
In German
marchantia
Wasser Poppy
In French
marchantia
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Marchantia
amapola agua
In Greek
Marchantia
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Marchantia
água Poppy
In Polish
Marchantia
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Squalus
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Alismatales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Marchantia
Hydrocleys
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Not Available
Properties of Marchantia and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Marchantia and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Marchantia and Water Poppy. Marchantia doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Marchantia does not have fragrant flowers. Marchantia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marchantia and Water Poppy
Season and care of Marchantia and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Marchantia and Water Poppy Physical Information
Marchantia and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Water Poppy are as follows:
Marchantia flower color: Not Available
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Marchantia and Water Poppy
Care of Marchantia and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done No pruning needed and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.