Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Shrub
Origin
World, Pandemic
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
32
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40000
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Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-1510-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12-1
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
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Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall