Aquarium plant

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Hydrocotyle verticillata is a creeping plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes difficult care and low light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 18–25 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–15 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–51 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
18–25 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araliaceae
Genus
Hydrocotyle

Similar plants

Hydrocotyle vulgaris Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Anubias barteri var. nana 'Green White' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Hydrocotyle cf. tripartita Similar traits: growth type and placement Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Anubias barteri 'Coin Leaf' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light

FAQ

Where should Hydrocotyle verticillata be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Hydrocotyle verticillata need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Hydrocotyle verticillata?

Temperature: 18–25 °C.

How tall does Hydrocotyle verticillata grow?

Height: 3–51 cm.