Shield Pennywort - Hydrocotyle verticillata
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Hydrocotyle verticillata, also known as Shield Pennywort or Whorled Pennywort, is a versatile freshwater plant valued for its small, round leaves that grow in a whorled pattern along thin stems. It can be used as a foreground carpeting plant or left floating, providing a lush, natural look to aquascapes.
Common Name: Shield Pennywort, Whorled Pennywort
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle verticillata
Family: Araliaceae
Size: Can grow up to 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)
Difficulty: Easy
Native Region: North and Central America
Tank Size: Suitable for small to medium aquariums
Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Lighting: Moderate
CO₂: Not required but promotes denser growth
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred; can also grow floating
• Flexible Placement: Can be used as a carpet, midground, or floating plant.
• Fast Growth: Regular trimming prevents overcrowding and encourages bushier stems.
• Aquascape Use: Provides soft, rounded contrast to taller, linear plants.
• Tankmate Friendly: Safe for community tanks and shrimp aquariums.