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Common Liverwort

About Common Liverwort

Liverworts are primitive, moss-like plants that form leaf-like mats on the soil surface. They reproduce by wind-dispersed spores and by gemmae produced in cup-like structures. They prefer moist, cool conditions and occur in crops with frequent irrigation.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Marchantia polymorpha

Genus

Marchantia

Family

Marchantiaceae

Order

Marchantiales

Also known as

Umbrella liverwort

How to care for Common Liverwort

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Liverwort

Common Liverwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Liverwort in your home

Common Liverwort can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Liverwort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Liverwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Liverwort: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Liverwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Liverwort prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Liverwort can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.