Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
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
Not available
Virginia
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
Ukiuki
pennywort
In German
Ukiuki
Wassernabel
In French
Ukiuki
pennywort
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Centella
In Greek
Ukiuki
pennywort
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
conchelo
In Latin
Ukiuki
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Dianella
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ukiuki and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Pennywort. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Pennywort
Season and care of Ukiuki and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pennywort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and Pennywort Physical Information
Ukiuki and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Pennywort are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ukiuki and Pennywort
Care of Ukiuki and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.