Aquarium plant

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Hydrocotyle leucocephala is a floating plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundFloating plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height13–25 cm (5.1–9.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–28 °C
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
13–25 cm (5.1–9.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araliaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Botanical name
Hydrocotyle leucocephala

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