Pennywort arranges itself with almost every location. It can thrive in beds, pots or aquariums. It roots successfully in shady places and just as readily lets the sun shine on its leaves. With the care we intervene to balance.
Pennywort usually grows too much rather than too little
Water only as needed
In the aquarium and at the edge of the pond, pennywort usually has plenty of water available. If it grows in the window box or has a very sunny location, we have to keep the water balance at the desired level with additional watering. The soil should always be moist, but the plant must not be waterlogged.
Fertilize at long intervals
An organic fertilizer such as horn shavings (€32.93) or compost may be used for the pennywort. But the nutrients of a mineral fertilizer are also well accepted. When and how often the herb is fertilized must be decided depending on the situation.
- in the balcony box must be fertilized regularly
- Pond water, on the other hand, is usually rich in nutrients
- Mix soil with fertilizer when planting
- fertilize about every 2-3 years
curb spread
Pruning can become a necessity soon after planting, as pennywort grows quickly and takes over larger and larger areas with its stolons. With the pruning, however, a denser growth can also be achieved. Cutting the shoots or tearing out the rooted runners is possible at any time and is well tolerated. However, the best time is spring or alternatively autumn.
The cut material is ideal for propagation. A rooted runner can simply be planted in another place and 10-15 cm long head cuttings can be obtained from the shoots.
tips
Pennywort is not poisonous! Its leaves and shoots are even edible. They enrich salads, for example, or can be prepared into a healthy, delicious tea.
Help with hibernation
Pennywort is hardy and can root outside by the pond or in the bed all year round. Make sure you have a sufficient water supply, even in winter. Dry damage is possible in very sunny places without shade. However, after pruning, the plant will sprout again.
In the aquarium, the plant does not even come into contact with frost. All the more so in a balcony box or bucket.
- choose a sheltered and shady place to hibernate
- Wrap jar and place on styrofoam