Aquarium plant

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

For midground planting, Hydrocotyle vulgaris grows as a creeping plant. Its profile combines medium care, low light, recommended CO₂.

Hydrocotyle vulgaris suits water with temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–15 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °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 verticillata Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Bolbitis heudelotii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Lilaeopsis macloviana Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Potamogeton dentatus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Hydrocotyle cf. tripartita Similar traits: growth type and placement

FAQ

Where should Hydrocotyle vulgaris be planted?

Use it for midground planting.

What light does Hydrocotyle vulgaris need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Hydrocotyle vulgaris?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.