What is the difference between pennywort and bowl lotus? A quick guide to tell them apart

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1. The difference between pennywort and bowl lotus

Pennywort belongs to the Apiaceae family, while bowl lotus belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family; they are two different plants. Pennywort can be used as medicine and has high medicinal value; bowl lotus is mainly valued for its ornamental appeal.

2. Pennywort cultivation techniques

1. Soil preparation

For soil preparation, you can use a mixed substrate made of leaf mold, river mud and garden soil in a volume ratio of 0.5:2:2. It is moisture-tolerant and an emergent-type plant, so it is also suitable for cultivation in water basins and ponds. If grown in water, be sure to change the water once a week and add a special nutrient solution for foliage plants.

2. Fertilizing

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides has a relatively high demand for fertilizer; during the vigorous growth stage, apply fertilizer to pennywort once every 2-3 weeks. If planted in pots or containers, only a small amount of fertilizer is needed, such as the quick-acting fertilizer Hyponex No. 2, which can maintain its fertilizing effect in water for a relatively long time and ensure the water quality is slightly acidic or neutral.

3. Watering

It prefers a relatively moist growing environment. Because it has many leaves and a high transpiration rate, in summer you should frequently spray the plant with water to maintain relatively high air humidity, and the leaves should be kept clean to facilitate photosynthesis. In winter, the potting soil should preferably be on the dry side; when watering, follow the principle of preferring moist over dry, and avoid waterlogging, otherwise the roots are prone to rot.

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