Hydrocotyle verticillata normally ships as an adult plant — tall stalks, big umbrella leaves, awkward to place in a small tank. This is the same plant graded small, so the portions actually fit a nano layout and can be planted at the front rather than the back.
What You'll Receive
- Sold as small size, bare-root plants, approx 1-2 inches portion
- Dwarf size plant, perfect to plant in the foreground aquarium
Plant Profile
- Common name — Umbrella Pennywort (Small Size)
- Scientific name — Hydrocotyle verticillata
- Also known as — Whorled Pennywort, Whorled Marshpennywort, Shield Pennywort
- Origin — The Americas
- Placement — Foreground to midground
- Mature height — 2-6 inches
- Growth rate — Fast
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner
- Light — Medium
- CO₂ — Not required
- Water — 68-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5
- Substrate — Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs; also feeds from the water column
- Growth habit — Amphibious creeping stem
- Propagation — Runners
Grower's Notes
- This is a size grade, not a dwarf variety. It is the same species as our full-size Umbrella Pennywort, supplied as young small-leaved portions. Given time and light it will grow on toward full size — trimming is what keeps it at foreground scale.
- Bare stalks with few leaves means not enough light. Under weak lighting the stems stretch upward and the umbrella leaves thin out. Raise the intensity or move it forward rather than dosing more fertilizer.
- Plant small clusters an inch apart. Runners close the gaps far faster than one clump grows outward, so spacing the portions out fills a foreground quicker than planting them together.
- Trim at the substrate to hold a boundary. It spreads quickly and will cross into whatever is planted beside it.
- Every node roots. Cut sections anywhere and pin them down until they anchor — one of the easiest plants in the catalog to multiply.
Notes
- 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.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
At a glance
- Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
- Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
- Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
- USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
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- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
- Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
- We ship within the United States only.
Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.
How it works
- Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
- Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised these aquatic plants for arriving healthy with "superb root systems" and thriving in tanks. Most found them easy to plant and establish quickly without melting. They adapt well both above and below water. Minor issues noted: can be "a little messy" and slightly difficult to untangle initially, with occasional dying leaves during transit.
- Plants arrived in excellent condition, the root system was superb, and the plants are thriving
- Arrived quickly, healthy and in great condition. No rot or unwanted hitchhikers.
- All of it took immediately to my tank without melting back. They arrived healthy and happy.
N
Arrived quickly, healthy and in great condition. No rot or unwanted hitchhikers. I really like this plant and would definitely recommend it.
E
I got two of these. Half to grow above water and half to grow in tank. All of it took immediately to my tank without melting back. Both are doing well. They arrived healthy and happy.
M
This plant wasn't on my plant list for my aquarium project but since it was part of the buy2get1 deal I decided to get it in cade i had more space. It was very easy to separate and plant and it's been foing well so gar after a week of planting it. My snales like it very much. Hooe to see morr progress.
J
A little messy but plants appear healthy enough. A little difficult to untangle though.
N
Huge fan of the Hydrocotyle family, they have an awesome collection! The plant arrived fairly healthy, there were a couple dying leaves but it's to be expected with any Hydrocotyle species, and it appears to be establishing itself well. I have it growing just under the water's surface and plan to let it grow up over the riparian section of my tank
S
Everything arrived so nicely and looked just like what I was expecting!
L
Great plants
E
Plants arrived in excellent condition, shipping was timely, the root system was superb, and the plants are thriving in their setup.
These plants were in better condition than anything spotted at my LFS, I will be ordering from Aquarium Plants Factory whenever I need new additions!
J
I am very happy with all of the plants I received from APF! They are very healthy and growing well! Thank you!
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