Care Guide
Brazilian pennywort
Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
Care at a Glance
Lighting
Low - medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Growth Form
Spreading
Placement
Can be used in many places if kept trimmed. Also works well floating
True Aquatic
Yes
Available As
Potted, Bunch plant
About This Plant
Hydrocotyle leucocephala is a popular aquarium name that is often sold under the common name of Brazilian Pennywort. Hydrocotyle leucocephala makes an excellent background plant and provides a unique texture with many large round green leaves. Brazilian Pennywort can tolerate a wide range of lighting conditions, and does very well even without supplemental CO2, making it a good choice for all levels of aquarium keepers. It is particulary good in fry tanks, where the fine roots give excellent cover for baby fish.
Care Requirements
Undemanding
Family
Apiaceae
Native To
South America
Available to Purchase
Brazilian pennywort — $19.99
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