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Brazilian Pennywort

Brazilian Pennywort

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Araliaceae
Background
Easy

Survival dashboard

Light

Low

CO2

Not required

Temperature

15–28 °C

pH

6–8

Aquascaping

Max height20 cm
Growth rateFast
Substrateany
Origin
Price$

Trim schedule (hint)

Fast growers usually need trimming every 1–2 weeks once established.

Description

Hydrocotyle leucocephala prefers low light conditions and can thrive without CO2 supplementation. It is a fast-growing plant with an easy difficulty level, making it suitable for beginners. Regular maintenance is necessary to prevent the plant from becoming too dense.

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