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Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Hydrocótyle vulgáris

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hydrocotyle

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Hydrocotyle vulgaris, also known as water pennywort, is native to Europe and can be found in North Africa, Caucasia, and Iran. In Germany, it is the only native Hydrocotyle species. This plant thrives on lakeshores, pond edges, and poor-nutrient environments with low lime content, often growing in marshy or sandy areas that may be dry. It can also tolerate shallow water, where its leaves may float on the surface.

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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