Marchantia
Marchantia polymorpha
Easy
Low Light
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Small
Position
Midground
Type
Liverwort
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
18.0-26.0°C
64-79°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Low Light
CO2
Not Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Not Needed
Fertilization
Not Needed
Pruning
Optional
About
Common liverwort with flattened, lobed stems. Easily recognized by its characteristic liver‑shaped form.
Care Notes
Easier than other aquatic liverworts. Tolerates a variety of conditions. Can also grow in paludariums.
Propagation
Fragmentation; gemmules
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Marchantia polymorpha |
|---|---|
| Family | Marchantiaceae |
| Type | Liverwort |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low Light |
| CO2 | Not Required |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Midground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Not Needed |
| Fertilization | Not Needed |
| Pruning | Optional |
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