Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Virginia
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Wet lands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
pennywort
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Wassernabel
Octopus tree
In French
pennywort
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Centella
árbol pulpo
In Greek
pennywort
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
conchelo
Octopus árvore
In Polish
wąkrota
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
pennywort
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pennywort and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pennywort and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Pennywort and Octopus Tree. Pennywort doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pennywort does not have fragrant flowers. Pennywort has allergic reactions like and Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pennywort and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Pennywort and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pennywort and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Pennywort and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pennywort and Octopus Tree
Care of Pennywort and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.