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Description
The Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium is a species of plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Asia, particularly in China and Japan. This plant is commonly known as the “Frogbit Pennywort” due to its rounded leaves that resemble small lily pads. It has a creeping habit and can spread quickly through stolons. The plant produces small, white flowers in the summer.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Tracheophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Hydrocotyle |
Appearance
The Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium has small, round leaves that grow to around 2-4 cm in diameter. The leaves are green and slightly glossy, with a texture similar to velvet. The plant produces small, white flowers that grow on thin stems up to 10 cm tall. This plant can grow up to 30 cm in length and spreads quickly through stolons. The plant prefers to grow in water or moist soil.
Care Guide
Water
The Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium prefers to grow in water or moist soil. It requires regular watering to keep the soil moist.
Fertilization
This plant does not require much fertilization. A balanced fertilizer can be added to the water once a month during the growing season.
Soil
This plant prefers to grow in a mixture of soil and sand. It can also grow in water or moist soil.
Sunlight
The Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium prefers partial shade to full shade.
Hardiness Zones
This plant is hardy in zones 7-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium is susceptible to pests such as spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies. It is also prone to diseases such as root rot and leaf spot. Regular monitoring and treatment with an insecticide or fungicide can prevent these issues.
Habitat
The Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium is native to Asia, particularly in China and Japan. It prefers to grow in water or moist soil, such as in marshes, bogs, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Question and Answer
Q: Can the Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium grow in full sun?
A: No, this plant prefers partial shade to full shade.
Q: How often should I water the Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium?
A: This plant requires regular watering to keep the soil moist.
Q: What hardiness zones is the Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium hardy in?
A: This plant is hardy in zones 7-11.
Q: What pests and diseases is the Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Var. Batrachium susceptible to?
A: This plant is susceptible to pests such as spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies, and diseases such as root rot and leaf spot.
Related Plants
- Hydrocotyle Verticillata
- Hydrocotyle Vulgaris
- Hydrocotyle Tripartita
- Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
References
- “Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Batrachium.” Plantz Africa, www.plantzafrica.com/planthij/hydrocsib.htm.
- “Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Batrachium – Frogbit Pennywort.” Aquatic Plant Central, www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/details.php?id=106.
- “Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides Batrachium.” World of Flowering Plants, www.worldoffloweringplants.com/hydrocotyle-sibthorpioides-batrachium-frogbit-pennywort/.
