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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Virginia
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Wet lands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf 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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
pennywort
Red Buckeye
In German
Wassernabel
Red Buckeye
In French
pennywort
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Centella
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
pennywort
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
conchelo
Red Buckeye
In Polish
wąkrota
Red Buckeye
In Latin
pennywort
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Pennywort and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Pennywort and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Pennywort and Red Buckeye. Pennywort doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Pennywort does not have fragrant flowers. Pennywort has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pennywort and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pennywort and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pennywort and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pennywort and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pennywort and Red Buckeye
Care of Pennywort and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.