🌿 Overview: Hydrocotyl verticillata
Common Name: Whorled Pennywort
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyl verticillata
Origin: North, Central, and South America
Type: Creeping aquatic or amphibious plant
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🌱 Appearance
Leaves: Distinctive parasol or umbrella-shaped leaves, each growing on a long, thin stalk directly from the substrate.
Growth Habit: Horizontal creeping growth along the substrate, making it ideal as a foreground or carpeting plant.
Color: Bright green foliage adds a fresh look to aquariums.
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💡 Care Guidelines
Parameter Ideal Condition
Light Medium to high (essential for compact growth)
CO₂ Beneficial, especially for dense carpets
Substrate Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs
Water Temp 20–28°C (68–82°F)
pH 6.0–7.5
Hardness Soft to moderately hard water
Growth Rate Moderate to fast with good lighting and CO₂
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✂️ Maintenance
Regular trimming helps maintain a dense carpet.
Can become invasive if not controlled, especially in open areas of the tank.
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🐠 Aquascaping Use
Ideal for foreground or midground in larger tanks.
Creates a natural, meadow-like look.
Suitable for pal
udariums, ripariums, and wetland-style tanks as well.
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