What is the scientific name and what are the aliases of pennywort?
Pennywort has round, shield-shaped leaves like a copper coin, with long stalks and wavy edges, and it blooms small yellow-green flowers in summer and autumn. It grows joint by joint, with one leaf at each node, and can keep extending; it is one of the aquatic plants that is both attractive and very easy to grow.
Aliases of pennywort
Pennywort, South American pennywort, coin grass, round coin grass, shield-leaf pennywort, golden lotus.
Growth habits of pennywort
Pennywort is robust, easy to grow, and reproduces quickly; it can grow both in water and on land.
Pennywort likes warmth and moisture and should be kept in partial shade, avoiding direct sunlight. There are no strict requirements for the growing soil; loose, well-drained potting soil is best, or it can be grown directly in water. The optimal growing temperature is 22~28°C,
Pennywort does not need a very large pot; it can also be grown in a larger bowl, and a shallower narcissus pot is fine. For soil, garden soil is generally used, mixed with an appropriate amount of river sand, and a small amount of organic fertilizer is added as a base fertilizer.
Pennywort is afraid of cold. For pennywort kept outdoors in winter, all the water can be poured out and it can be placed in a south-facing, sunny, wind-sheltered spot, where it can winter safely. However, in winter the leaves will gradually wither, and the underground roots will sprout again the following spring. In cold northern regions without heating, you can cover it with a cover, pour out the water, and keep it moist; as long as the room temperature is not lower than 0°C, it will likewise continue to grow the following year.
The symbolism of pennywort
Pennywort has round leaves, like mini lotus leaves, quite cute, and like ancient copper coins, symbolizing reunion and continuous good luck. Moreover, the name carries the characters "copper" and "coin", so its meaning is naturally different: a home with copper coins has rolling wealth, and therefore it is regarded as a symbol of wealth.
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