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
Marchantia polymorpha
Marchantia
Marchantiaceae
Marchantiales
Also known as
Umbrella liverwort
How to care for Common Liverwort
Water
How often to water your Common Liverwort
every 9
Common Liverwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Common Liverwort in your home
a window
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 šŖ.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Common Liverwort
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Common Liverwort
Common Liverwort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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