Hydrocotyle verticillata,

Hydrocotyle verticillata, commonly known as Whorled Pennywort, is a unique aquarium plant recognized for its small umbrella-shaped leaves growing on thin stems. Its distinctive appearance makes it a favorite in aquascaping for creating a natural and decorative foreground or midground layout.

Plant Information

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate

• Growth rate: Moderate

• Lighting: Medium to high

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Temperature: 20–28°C

Care Requirements

• Grows well in nutrient-rich substrate

• CO₂ supplementation helps promote faster and healthier growth

• Regular trimming helps maintain compact and dense growth

Special Note:The plant spreads through runners along the substrate, gradually forming a unique carpet of small umbrella-shaped leaves in the aquarium.