Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
China
Types
Virginia
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Not Available
Dark Green
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Mahonia
In Hindi
pennywort
Mahonia
In German
Wassernabel
Mahonia
In French
pennywort
Mahonia
In Spanish
Centella
Mahonia
In Greek
pennywort
Mahonia
In Portuguese
conchelo
mahonia
In Polish
wąkrota
Mahonia
In Latin
pennywort
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Ranunculales
Family
Apiaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pennywort and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Pennywort and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Pennywort and Mahonia. Pennywort doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Pennywort does not have fragrant flowers. Pennywort has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mahonia 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 Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pennywort and Mahonia
Season and care of Pennywort and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pennywort and Mahonia Physical Information
Pennywort and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Mahonia are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pennywort and Mahonia
Care of Pennywort and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.