Broad-leaf Pennywort (Hydrocotyle Acutiloba) is a perennial herb in the Araliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires medium to high watering and partial shade or filtered_light or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Hydrocotyle acutiloba is a creeping perennial herb with slender stems that root at the nodes, occasionally forming mats or ascending, and covered with hairs.

Broad-leaf Pennywort

Broad-leaf Pennywort

Hydrocotyle Acutiloba

Hydrocotyle acutiloba is a creeping perennial herb with slender stems that root at the nodes, occasionally forming mats or ascending, and covered with hairs.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
medium to high
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Broad-leaf Pennywort

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Araliaceae
Genus:Hydrocotyle