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Pennywort
Hydrocotyle leucocephala
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Popular freshwater stem plant sold as a bunch. Great for background planting and fast growth.
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 Guide
- Common Name
- Brazilian pennywort
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native To
- South America
- Lighting
- Low - medium
- Requirements
- Undemanding
- Growth Form
- Spreading
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Can be used in many places if kept trimmed. Also works well floating
- Available As
- Potted, Bunch plant
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