Stoffels Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
Hydrocotyle leucocephala (also known as Brazilian Pennywort) is a particularly popular aquarium plant due to its easy cultivation and characteristic appearance with round leaves reminiscent of "umbrellas".
Care tips:
Very good for beginners, as it is hardy.
It can be placed as a surface plant, where it provides shade and safety for fish.
It grows rapidly, so it needs frequent pruning to prevent it from overwhelming the aquarium.
It is very easy to propagate: each piece of stem with leaves can be replanted.
In planted aquariums it is often used as a "fast plant" to absorb nitrates and stabilize the system.
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Appearance: Round, green leaves with a thin stalk, which emerge at intervals on the stem.
Height: 15–40 cm (depending on conditions).
Growth rate: Fast.
Location: Can be planted in the substrate, float or allowed to climb on wood/rocks.
Special: In emersed form (out of water, in a humid environment) it can bloom with small white flowers.
Aquarium conditions:
Temperature: 20–28 °C
pH: 6.0 – 7.5 (tolerant of slightly alkaline water)
GH (hardness): 2–15 dGH
Lighting: Moderate to intense (in low light the leaves become smaller and thinner, while in strong light they grow and become more vibrant).
CO2: Not necessary, but helps in faster and more intense growth.
Nutrients: Consumes a lot, especially nitrates. Useful for pollution control and algae prevention.
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