The difference between moneywort and copperwort are: family, growing environment, appearance, growth habit is different.

I, family genus

From this aspect, the copper moneywort is a perennial herb, it belongs to the umbelliferae family, which is the primitive perianth subclass.

Moneywort belongs to the primrose family, also a perennial herb, but it is prostrate and it is in the subclass of sympodial flowers.

Two, growing environment

Moneywort is introduced from Europe, it likes to grow in the river or in the more cool and moist area.

Moneywort mainly grows in the subtropical south of the region, like more water in the region, the distribution of many in our country, especially in the southern region, not only artificial planting can also see the wild.

Three, appearance

The shape of the moneywort is very much like a broken umbrella, and it is fan-shaped, in the edge of the leaves can be seen serrated, the flowers are yellow and also purplish red.

Moneywort is shaped more like our country's former copper coins, the shape is round, the leaves are opposite each other, the width is about 45mm, the flowers are usually yellow.

Four, growth habit

Moneywort can grow whether in the water or on land, whether it is shady, watery, arid environment, it can be very good to survive, environmental adaptability is very strong, the ability to reproduce very quickly.

Moneywort prefers warmer, watery areas, dislikes high temperatures, but is able to better resist low temperatures. 16-24°C is the best temperature for survival. Similarly, neither can survive high temperatures.

Methods for breeding moneywort

1. Flower pot.

Flower pots should be chosen without small holes at the bottom, and glass is the best, because money grass needs more water during growth. Money grass can be cultivated hydroponically or soil. So, when we choose the flower pot for money grass, don't choose the one with small holes at the bottom, because the small holes can increase the permeability and air permeability of the potting soil, and make the water loss fast.

2, light.

Money grass likes light, need full light maintenance, insufficient light, easy to cause the plant internode lengthening, leaf yellowing. Money grass can be full daylight maintenance, even in the cold winter, but also let the money grass to receive no less than 4 hours of light every day.

3, pruning.

Once the money grass flowers, it will consume a lot of nutrients, affecting the growth of the leaves, and the flowers should be pruned off in time. Pruning off the flowers of money grass can reduce the consumption of nutrients, so that the leaves can use more nutrient supply.