Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Ornamental Plants
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
Mexico
Types
Virginia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Needs small amount of water
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
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
pennywort
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Wassernabel
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
pennywort
Century Plant
In Spanish
Centella
Planta de siglo
In Greek
pennywort
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
conchelo
Century Plant
In Polish
wąkrota
Century Plant
In Latin
pennywort
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pennywort and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Pennywort and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Pennywort and Century Plant. Pennywort doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Pennywort does not have fragrant flowers. Pennywort has allergic reactions like Not Available and Century Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pennywort and Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pennywort and Century Plant
Season and care of Pennywort and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pennywort and Century Plant Physical Information
Pennywort and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Century Plant are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pennywort and Century Plant
Care of Pennywort and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.