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Hydrocotyle Leucocephala (Brazilian Pennywort)

 

Hydrocotyle Leucocephala is characterized by its half-dollar like leaves which can grow into compact bushes of green.

It is capable of drastically improving the aesthetic quality of an aquarium when grown and maintained in the right manner. It is characterized by its half-dollar like leaves which can grow into compact bushes of green.

It does not need to be rooted, but can be used as a floating plant.

Can be used with or without CO2 injection to the water. 

Hydrocotyle leucocephala is particularly versatile, as it can be planted in the substrate or as a floating plant. 

 

Hydrocotyle Leucocephala (Brazilian Pennywort)
FamilyAraliaceae
GenusHydrocotyle
Care Level: Easy
PlacementMidground, Foreground, Group, Water surface
Temperature tolerance5-30°C
Carbonate hardness2 - 15 °KH
General Hardness0-30 °GH
Preferred pH value6.0-7.0
Plant StructureStems with numerous side shoots
Max Size in Aquariumsup to 60 cm
Reproduction of the plantSide shoots, Cuttings
Origin (in the wild)Sought America
Grow RateVery Fast
Recommended substrate Fine Gravel, Floating Plant
AquascapingCharacterized by its half-dollar like leaves, it can be planted in the substrate or as a floating plant
Lighting Requirment15w/100litres
CO2  20-30 mg/l

Hydrocotyle Leucocephala 'Brazilian Pennywort' - Live Aquatic Plants

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