Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
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
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Virginia
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
pennywort
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wassernabel
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
pennywort
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Centella
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
pennywort
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
conchelo
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
wąkrota
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
pennywort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pennywort 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Pennywort season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.