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White-headed pennywort - Hydrocotyle leucocephala
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from over 3,000 reviews "| Origin: | South America |
| Growth rate: | fast |
| Genus: | Hydrocotyle |
| Basin placement: | Background |
| Type: | leucocephala |
| Height: | until 60cm |
| Light requirements: | much - medium |
| C02: | 20-30mg/L |
White-headed pennywort - Hydrocotyle leucocephala
The White-headed water pennywort or also Brazilian p ennywort(lat.: Hydrocotyle leucocephala) originates in Brazil and belongs to the umbelliferae family. It is a simple, hardy and fast-growing plant, forms long tendrils with round, light green leaves slightly constricted at the edges.
The Brazilian pennywort is easy to keep and thus also suitable for beginners.
It copes with almost all light conditions and is not very demanding.
With good light conditions and good nutrient supply, it comes to a strong reproduction (10 to 20 cm per week). The growth height is up to 30 cm.
The Brazilian pennywort is propagated by side shoots and head cuttings.
The Brazilian pennywort is considered a classic of biological algae control.
It grows to the water surface and forms a darkening of aquarium areas, which is often used as a hiding place and shelter for aquarium animals.
If the darkening becomes too strong, it is advisable to trim the plant. For this purpose, individual excess branches can simply be cut off with scissors.
Brazilian pennywort is particularly well suited for the decomposition of nitrates and other pollutants.
In the aquarium, Brazilian pennywort is often planted as a stem plant in the bottom, from where it quickly grows towards the water surface. If it is in contact with air, it spreads faster and can quickly form a dense, floating carpet.
With additional CO2 fertilization (Bio-Filterstation Co.C.200 S )accelerated and lush growth can be achieved. If the leaves turn yellow at the edges, this indicates a lack of iron. This can be easily remedied by adding iron fertilizer (Perfect Plant, E15 FerActiv 40 tbl.).
With its light green leaves it is a beautiful contrasting plant. The roots floating in the water are very decorative. They provide very good shelter and a perfect climbing playground for juvenile fish, as well as shrimp.
The small algae and microorganisms that collect on the leaves of Brazilian Pennywort are a perfect food source for shrimp.
Our recommendation: For magnificent plant growth, we recommend premium nutrient medium when setting up a new aquarium: NatureHolic GroundBooster
| Scientific name: | Hydrocotyle leucocephala |
| German name: | White-headed water pennywort |
| Origin/Distribution: | America |
| Growth habit: | Head cuttings / side shoots |
| Height of growth: | up to 60 cm |
| Growth rate: | fast |
| Placement in the tank: | Background |
| Light requirement: | medium to high |
| CO2 fertilization: | not necessary, with CO2 clearly denser growth |
| Water hardness: | 3-15 °dH |
| Temperature: | 18-28 °C |
| Propagation: | Cutting off the stolons |
| Further information: | The advantages of InVitro plants, Fast-growing aquarium plants |
- Item no: 29607
- EAN No.: 4001615007978
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