Aquarium plant

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides grows as a creeping plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: medium care, low light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 2–14 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required
  • Height13–25 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araliaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle

Similar plants

Hydrocotyle vulgaris Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Bolbitis heteroclita "cuspidata" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Bolbitis heteroclita "difformis" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Bolbitis sp. "Sungai Kabo" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Hydrocotyle verticillata Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Eleocharis sp. "Xingu" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.

How tall does Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides grow?

Height: 13–25 cm.