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Water Pennywort

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides
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Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides (Water Pennywort) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, cunoscută sub numele de frunză de apa, este o herboare perenicolă nativă înilește Chatham Islands, Kermadec Islands și diverse regiuni din Noua Zeelandă, precum și din Anglia, Assam, Bangladesh și Borneo. Această plantă se dezvoltă în mediului umed cu zăpada parțială sau ombra și poate tolera atât soluri ușoare (sândal), cât și soluri grele (argil). Este cunoscută pentru frunzele sale comestibile, fapt care îl face un element util în jardine unde poate crește până la 0.1 m de înălțime. Caracteristicile distincte ale acestei plante se reflectă în capacitățile sale adaptative în diverse habitaturi, menințându-le în același timp un rulament util ca sursă de nutriție.

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What is Water Pennywort?

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, cunoscută sub numele de frunză de apa, este o herboare perenicolă nativă înilește Chatham Islands, Kermadec Islands și diverse regiuni din Noua Zeelandă, precum și din Anglia, Assam, Bangladesh și Borneo.

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Cultivare

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides se dezvoltă bine în zăpada parțială sau complet și preferă condițiile umede sau pluvioase. Crește bine în soluri ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argil). Hardie din zonele 5-9, această herboar poate fi reproducut prin împărțirea de cutii staminate. Colectați frunzele comestibile pentru utilizarea lor în aplicații culinare.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.1 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Water Pennywort for the first time

7steps

Water Pennywort is a low-maintenance plant perfect for beginners, especially those interested in water gardens or containers.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A container with drainage holes, aquatic planting medium, and Water Pennywort plants.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant Water Pennywort in spring when temperatures are mild and stable.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use a mix of sand and clay for good drainage. Ensure the container is clean and has adequate space for growth.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant Water Pennywort directly into the prepared container, ensuring roots are fully submerged.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Keep the water level consistent and avoid direct sunlight to prevent shock. Monitor for signs of stress.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide partial sun or full shade, keep soil moist but not overly wet, and fertilize sparingly with a balanced aquatic plant fertilizer.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune Water Pennywort to maintain shape and prevent overcrowding. Remove any dead or yellowing leaves as needed.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of Water Pennywort are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. They are often used fresh in salads or added to soups and stews for a mild flavor.
Other uses:Fragrance
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Distribuție

59 native · 29 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 59 native· 29 introduced
Europe3 regions
introduced (3)BelgiumIrelandItaly
Asia17 regions
native (16)BangladeshChinaIndiaJapanLaosMyanmarNepalPakistanPalestinePhilippinesSouth KoreaSri LankaTaiwanThailandVietnamYemen
introduced (1)Georgia
Americas2 regions
introduced (2)GuyanaUnited States
Africa17 regions
native (16)AngolaBurundiCameroonEthiopiaGuineaKenyaMadagascarMalawiMozambiqueRwandaSudanTanzaniaTogoUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
introduced (1)Mauritius
Broader regions
native:Borneo, Chatham Is., Congo, East Himalaya, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Jawa, Kermadec Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Ogasawara-shoto, Queensland, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tasmania, Victoria, West Himalaya, Zaïre
introduced:Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Réunion, South Carolina, Trinidad-Tobago, Virginia, West Virginia, Windward Is.
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Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides (Water Pennywort) — botanical photograph
Water Pennywort (Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides)
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