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Hydrocotyle verticillata, also known as Whorled Pennywort, Whorled Marshpennywort, Shield Pennywort, and Umbrella Pennywort, is a versatile and attractive plant that stands out for its unique trailing growth form. Unlike other Hydrocotyle species, this plant retains its distinctive whorled leaves and trailing habit, making it a favorite among aquarists and gardeners alike.
Key Features:
- Trailing Growth: Unlike other Hydrocotyle species, Hydrocotyle verticillata retains its trailing growth form, adding a unique aesthetic to any setting.
- Distinctive Leaves: Features round, whorled leaves that resemble small umbrellas or shields, providing a lush and green appearance.
Versatile Applications:
- Garden Pond: Ideal for garden ponds, where it can float on the surface or trail along the edges, adding a natural touch to water features.
- Aquarium Use: Perfect for aquariums, either planted in the substrate or used as a floating plant, providing cover and a natural look.
- Indoor House Plant: Can be grown indoors in pots or containers, provided the soil remains consistently moist.
Optimal Conditions:
- Moisture: Thrives in moist conditions, making it suitable for various aquatic and semi-aquatic environments.
- Lighting: Prefers moderate to high lighting to maintain its vibrant green color and healthy growth.
Benefits:
- Easy Care: Requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts.
- Versatile Planting: Does not need to be rooted, allowing for flexible placement as a floating plant or anchored in substrate.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Adds a unique and attractive element to ponds, aquariums, and indoor plant collections with its distinctive leaf shape and trailing growth habit.
Conclusion:
Hydrocotyle verticillata (Whorled Pennywort) is a versatile and attractive plant that can enhance the beauty of garden ponds, aquariums, and indoor plant setups. Its unique trailing growth, ease of care, and ability to thrive in moist conditions make it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. Whether used as a floating plant, anchored in substrate, or grown indoors, Hydrocotyle verticillata adds a lush, green aesthetic to any environment.
Transform your space with the unique beauty and versatility of Hydrocotyle verticillata, and enjoy the vibrant, natural touch it brings to your aquatic and terrestrial landscapes.
- Sold as a bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants
- Bare-root plants: Loose bare-root portion. Approx. 6 plants
- Bunched plants: rooted plants bundle with foam and plants weight
- Potted plants: rooted plants potted with rockwool
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 |
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WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.