Variegated Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala "Variegated")
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Bring a splash of color and texture to your aquarium or terrarium with Variegated Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala "Variegated")! This versatile plant features round, scalloped leaves with unique cream and green variegation, making it a standout addition to any setup. Its adaptable nature and striking appearance make it a favorite among aquascapers and plant enthusiasts alike.
What We Love About This Plant:
• Striking Variegation: The cream-and-green marbled pattern adds visual interest to any aquarium or terrarium.
• Versatile Growth: Can be grown submerged, emersed, or as a floating plant.
• Easy to Care For: Hardy and adaptable to a variety of water conditions.
• Fast Growth: Quickly fills out spaces, making it perfect for aquascaping.
Natural Habitat:
Native to Central and South America, Hydrocotyle leucocephala thrives in slow-moving rivers, streams, and wetlands. In its natural environment, it grows both submerged and emersed, often forming dense mats along the water's edge.
Aquascaping Uses:
Variegated Pennywort is an excellent choice for a variety of aquascaping styles:
• Background Plant: Its tall stems and bushy growth make it ideal for creating lush backdrops.
• Floating Plant: Can be left to float on the water’s surface, providing shade and shelter for fish or shrimp.
• Terrarium Plant: Perfect for paludariums or terrariums when grown emersed.
• Highlight Feature: The variegation adds a pop of contrast in heavily planted tanks.
Care Guidelines:
- Lighting: Medium to high lighting is recommended to maintain vibrant variegation.
- CO2: Not required but can enhance growth and coloration.
- Nutrients: Benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or regular fertilization.
- Temperature: 68° - 82°F (20° - 28°C)
- pH: 6.0 - 7.5
Growth and Maintenance:
Variegated Pennywort is a fast-growing plant that thrives with minimal effort:
- Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its shape and prevent overgrowth.
- Propagation: Propagates easily by cutting stems and replanting in substrate.
- Placement: Plant stems individually or in small bunches for a natural look.
Tank Mates and Compatibility:
This plant is safe for all freshwater tank inhabitants, including shrimp, snails, and fish. It provides excellent cover for small or shy species and can be used as a spawning site for fish.
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Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.
Shipping Rate
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