Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
United States
World, Pandemic
Types
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Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Number of Varieties
253
0
40000
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Habitat
Rich Woods
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-81-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Mat-forming
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
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 dead flowers
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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-
Edible Uses
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✔
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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✔
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Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover