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) | |
Family | Araliaceae |
Genus | Hydrocotyle |
Care Level: | Easy |
Placement | Midground, Foreground, Group, Water surface |
Temperature tolerance | 5-30°C |
Carbonate hardness | 2 - 15 °KH |
General Hardness | 0-30 °GH |
Preferred pH value | 6.0-7.0 |
Plant Structure | Stems with numerous side shoots |
Max Size in Aquariums | up to 60 cm |
Reproduction of the plant | Side shoots, Cuttings |
Origin (in the wild) | Sought America |
Grow Rate | Very Fast |
Recommended substrate | Fine Gravel, Floating Plant |
Aquascaping | Characterized by its half-dollar like leaves, it can be planted in the substrate or as a floating plant |
Lighting Requirment | 15w/100litres |
CO2 | 20-30 mg/l |