{"product_id":"brazilian-pennywort-live-aquarium-plant","title":"Brazilian Pennywort [Hydrocotyle Leucocephala]","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHydrocotyle leucocephala — Brazilian Pennywort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coin-leafed stem plant that thrives above and below the waterline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazilian Pennywort is one of the most unique and versatile stem plants for new and experienced aquascapers alike. Its round, coin-shaped leaves grow on long, flexible stems that can reach 6+ inches, making it a natural standout in the mid-to-foreground. Under standard lighting it stays a crisp, vibrant green — and unlike most aquatics, it grows just as happily above the waterline as below it, making it an exceptional choice for open-top tanks and paludariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAQUASCAPING TIP: \u003c\/strong\u003eAllow stems to trail freely near the surface in an open-top tank — emersed leaves grow fuller and rounder than submerged ones. Pair with fine-leafed plants like Hornwort or Cabomba for a striking contrast in leaf texture and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT A GLANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Max height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6+ inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-foreground \/ emergent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💨 CO2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📈 Growth rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy — great for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeekly liquid fert. recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine gravel or nutrient-rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim and replant runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish, shrimp, and invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 bundle, approx. 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOMER QUESTIONS ANSWERED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Q) Will this survive in my tank without CO2 or special equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e= \u003c\/strong\u003eYes — Brazilian Pennywort is one of the hardiest aquatic stem plants available. It adapts to low or high light, requires no CO2 injection, and tolerates a wide range of water parameters. If you can keep fish alive, you can grow this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Q) Where should I plant it, and how tall will it actually get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e= \u003c\/strong\u003eBrazilian Pennywort grows upright and reaches 6 inches or more. It works best as a midground plant — tall enough to add vertical interest behind foreground plants, but not so large it overtakes the background. Its round, coin-shaped leaves contrast beautifully with fine-leafed plants like Hornwort or Ludwigia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Q) Can it really grow above the waterline — how does that work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e= \u003c\/strong\u003eYes — this is one of Brazilian Pennywort's most distinctive traits. 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