Stinking Pennywort (Hydrocotyle Laxiflora) is a perennial herb in the Araliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or semi_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Hydrocotyle laxiflora is a dioecious perennial herb with creeping white or yellow rhizomes, often over 1 meter long, rooting at nodes.

Stinking Pennywort

Stinking Pennywort

Hydrocotyle Laxiflora

Hydrocotyle laxiflora is a dioecious perennial herb with creeping white or yellow rhizomes, often over 1 meter long, rooting at nodes.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, semi_shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, colonizer of disturbed areas

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Stinking Pennywort

Jan
Prune
Feb
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