Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
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, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Virginia
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
pennywort
राजहंस फूल
In German
Wassernabel
Flamingoblume
In French
pennywort
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
Centella
flamenco flor
In Greek
pennywort
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
conchelo
flamingo flor
In Polish
wąkrota
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
pennywort
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Alismatales
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower? We provide you with everything About Pennywort and Flamingo Flower. Pennywort doesn't have thorns and Flamingo Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Pennywort does not have fragrant flowers. Pennywort has allergic reactions like Not Available and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pennywort and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Pennywort and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower
Care of Pennywort and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.