Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
World, Pandemic
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
33
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40000
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Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
6-1
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
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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
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Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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-
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Very little waste
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable