Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
leatherleaf
pennywort
In German
Leatherleaf
Wassernabel
In French
Leatherleaf
pennywort
In Spanish
leatherleaf
Centella
In Greek
Leatherleaf
pennywort
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
conchelo
In Polish
Leatherleaf
wąkrota
In Latin
Leatherleaf
pennywort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Apiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Rumohra
Hydrocotyle
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Leatherleaf and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf and Pennywort. Leatherleaf doesn't have thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf has allergic reactions like and Pennywort has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leatherleaf and Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Pennywort
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pennywort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Pennywort Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Pennywort are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf and Pennywort
Care of Leatherleaf and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.