Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Palm or Cycad
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
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Virginia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Fern like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Loam
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 dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Areca catechu
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
pennywort
सुपारी
In German
Wassernabel
Betelnusspalme
In French
pennywort
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Centella
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
pennywort
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
conchelo
noz de betel
In Polish
wąkrota
betel nut
In Latin
pennywort
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pennywort and Areca nut
Season and care of Pennywort and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Pennywort and Areca nut Physical Information
Pennywort and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Areca nut are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pennywort and Areca nut
Care of Pennywort and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.