{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-leucocephala","title":"Hydrocotyle Leucocephala | Hydrocotyle leucocephala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala, better known as Brazilian pennywort, is a fast and forgiving stem plant carrying round, coin-like leaves along trailing stems. It grows planted, floating or draped over hardscape and asks very little in return – a genuinely beginner-friendly plant that fills a tank with green in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species grows across the wetlands, marshes and slow streams of South America, from Brazil to Argentina and Paraguay, scrambling over the surface and rooting along the banks. In the aquarium it is undemanding, but warm, stable water and regular feeding keep the round leaves large and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound to heart-shaped, softly scalloped leaves sit along long, flexible stems in a fresh green. It readily reaches 30–50 cm and keeps growing, and often looks its best allowed to trail or float. Supplied as a bunch of cuttings that root quickly; trim and replant the tops to keep the group full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits the midground and background, or floats freely for shade and fry cover. Planted stems grow toward the light and need regular trimming to stay tidy. With strong light, CO2 and frequent trimming it can be held low as a loose foreground mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the band and any rockwool, then plant stems individually or let them float. It draws most of its nutrients from the water column rather than its roots. Propagation is simply a matter of cutting a stem below a node and replanting or floating it, where it roots within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTolerates low to high light, only becoming leggy and pale in deep shade. CO2 is not needed but speeds growth and deepens colour. Dose liquid fertiliser and keep water at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0. Fast growth means regular trimming to keep it in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazilian Pennywort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm (trailing, longer if left to grow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground \/ Background \/ Floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid fertiliser (water column feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard, 3–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, community and low-tech planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with most peaceful community fish and shrimp – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, livebearers, corydoras and dwarf shrimp – with floating stems doubling as fry cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores and diggers like goldfish, silver dollars and big cichlids will graze or uproot it. It is also sensitive to liquid-carbon overdosing, which can melt the soft leaves, so dose conservatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234094498083,"sku":"AA2948","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hydrocotyle-leucocephala-43078241648931-v2.webp?v=1790321588","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/hydrocotyle-leucocephala","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}