Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Lime Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Disc shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Marchantia polymorpha
Common Name
Schefflera
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
In Hindi
Schefflera
marchantia
In German
Schefflera
marchantia
In French
Schefflera
marchantia
In Spanish
Schefflera
Marchantia
In Greek
Schefflera
Marchantia
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Marchantia
In Polish
Schefflera
Marchantia
In Latin
Schefflera
Squalus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Hepaticophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Hepaticopsida
Order
Apiales
Marchantiales
Family
Araliaceae
Marchantiaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Marchantia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Marchantioideae
Properties of Schefflera and Marchantia
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Marchantia? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Marchantia. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Marchantia doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Marchantia has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Schefflera and Marchantia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Marchantia
Season and care of Schefflera and Marchantia is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Marchantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Marchantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Marchantia Physical Information
Schefflera and Marchantia physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Marchantia are as follows:
Schefflera flower color:
Schefflera leaf color:
Marchantia flower color:
- Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Care of Schefflera and Marchantia
Care of Schefflera and Marchantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marchantia pruning is done . In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.