
- Hardiness: Moderate
- Light Needs: High
- Plant Structure: Rhizome
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus: Hydrocotyle
- Region: Americas
- Location: North and South America
- Size: 3-7 cm (1-3in)
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
Hydrocotyle
verticillata is a common weed found throughout the warmer regions of
the Americas, growing in areas ranging from poorly-drained soils to
shallow water. It differs from the more commonly available H.
leucocephala in that the leaves are entire (like a miniature parasol)
and not incised (cut) at the base. There seem to be many Hydrocotyle
Verticillata look-a-likes in the trade that grow significantly taller.
The true H. verticillata is uncommon in the U.S. trade, although both
Tropica and Oriental Aquariums grow it.
H. verticillata is not
too difficult to maintain in the aquarium. The most important factor is
lighting, as the height of this plant will be determined by lighting
intensity. The stronger the lighting, the shorter this plant will be.
Otherwise, this plant is not too fussy about CO2 or fertilization,
although a well balanced nutrient regime and CO2 injection do greatly
enhance growth and overall health.
This interesting little plant,
unlike H. leucocephala, retains its trailing growth habit when
submersed. When first planting, cut the runners into segments that
include one leaf. Plant the runners horizontally into the substrate.
Soon, this Hydrocotyle will begin to put out new runners. Control it by
cutting unwanted runner segments with a sharp pair of scissors.
Because
of its unique, umbrella-like leaves and short height, H. verticillata
makes a charming foreground accent plant where the leaves look like
miniature, green toadstools or mushrooms. In larger aquariums, it can be
used as the main foreground plant in place of more typical species like
Glossostigma elatinoides, Eleocharis spp., and Riccia fluitans.




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