Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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
Northern Africa
Types
Virginia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
ALOE vera
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
pennywort
एलोविरा
In German
Wassernabel
Aloe Vera
In French
pennywort
Aloe vera
In Spanish
Centella
Aloe vera
In Portuguese
conchelo
Aloe Vera
In Latin
pennywort
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pennywort and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Pennywort and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pennywort and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Pennywort and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pennywort and Aloe Vera
Care of Pennywort and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.