Hydrocotyle Vulgaris 5cm Pot

🔥 Hydrocotyle vulgaris (Marsh Pennywort / Common Pennywort)
Bring a natural, flowing green accent to your aquarium or aquascape with the versatile Hydrocotyle vulgaris. This attractive creeping plant produces round, bright green leaves that spread gently across the substrate or float gracefully through the water column. Naturally found in wetlands and shallow waters, it adapts beautifully to aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums, adding a soft, organic look to any setup. Fast to establish and easy to grow, it’s a brilliant choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers looking to add movement and texture.

🌿 Why Choose Hydrocotyle vulgaris?
🍃 Bright, rounded green leaves for a natural aquascape look
🌱 Can grow as a carpet, creeping plant, or floating accent
💧 Thrives in both submerged and emersed setups
🐌 Excellent cover for shrimp and small fish fry
⭐ Hardy, adaptable, and beginner-friendly

Hydrocotyle vulgaris naturally spreads via creeping runners, gradually forming lush green patches that soften hardscape edges and create a more natural, flowing aquarium design.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle vulgaris
📛 Common Name: Marsh Pennywort / Common Pennywort
🏠 Tank Placement: Foreground to midground (or floating)
🌡️ Temperature: 18–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
💡 Lighting: Low to medium (higher light encourages denser growth)
🧪 Growth Rate: Moderate
🧘 Difficulty: Easy

Hydrocotyle vulgaris is highly adaptable and will grow in a wide range of aquarium conditions. It performs especially well in nutrient-rich substrates but can also thrive when left floating or attached to hardscape.

🐠 Compatibility
Perfect for planted community aquariums. Provides excellent shelter for shrimp, fry, and small peaceful fish. It works well in nano tanks, nature-style aquascapes, and paludariums. Avoid strong herbivorous fish that may disturb or uproot delicate growth.

Important Notes
Hydrocotyle vulgaris can spread quickly under optimal conditions, so occasional trimming may be required to maintain shape and prevent overgrowth. It may transition between creeping, floating, and emersed growth depending on lighting and placement.

Hydrocotyle vulgaris is a fantastic addition for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, natural-looking plant that brings softness, movement, and a wild, riverside feel to any aquarium or aquascape.