Hydrocotyle verticillata, commonly known as Whorled Pennywort, is a charming aquarium plant known for its unique, clover-like leaves. This plant grows low and compact, making it an excellent choice for foreground planting. It can be planted in the substrate or attached to rocks and driftwood, providing versatile aquascaping options. Hydrocotyle verticillata thrives in moderate to high light conditions and can benefit from CO2 supplementation for optimal growth. With its attractive appearance and easy care requirements, it adds a distinctive touch to any aquascape.
Key Features:
- Unique Appearance: Hydrocotyle verticillata features beautiful, round, clover-like leaves that create an attractive and eye-catching display in your aquarium.
- Compact Growth: This plant grows low and compact, making it an excellent choice for foreground planting. Its spreading habit forms a lush, green carpet that enhances the visual appeal of your tank.
- Versatile Planting Options: Hydrocotyle verticillata can be planted in the substrate or attached to rocks and driftwood, providing flexible aquascaping options to suit your creative needs.
- Tissue Culture Quality: Our tissue culture plants are cultivated in a sterile environment, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and diseases. This guarantees a healthy and vigorous start for your aquatic environment.
Care Guidelines:
- Light Requirements: Moderate to high
- Temperature Range: 68-82°F (20-28°C)
- pH Range: 6.0-7.5
- CO2: Beneficial but not required
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Advantages of Tissue Culture: Hydrocotyle verticillata Tissue Culture plants are grown under aseptic conditions, ensuring the highest quality and health. These plants are free from contaminants, providing a robust and vibrant addition to your aquarium.
Enhance your aquarium with the elegance and distinctive look of Hydrocotyle verticillata Tissue Culture. Order now to bring beauty and health to your aquatic setup.
- Sold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid/gel
- Bag size: Approx. 4 inches. Yield many small plants
- Sustainable growth aquarium plants species
- Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Hydrocotyle Verticillata |
Common Name |
Umbrella Pennywort, Whorled Pennywort, Whorled Marshpennywort, Shield Pennywort |
Placement |
Midground / Background |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Fast |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Not Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |