HYDROCOTYLE LEUCOCEPH (PENNYWORT, BRAZILIAN)

Description

Brazilian Pennywort, Hydrocotyle leucocephala, is a popular aquarium plant that is versatile, easy to care for, and easy to grow. It goes by the names Brazilian Water Ivy and Pennywort too. This plant is great for beginners to the freshwater fish world and can be purchased at pet stores.

Brazilian Pennywort stems look and act like vines. They are flexible and sturdy. The leaves are kidney-shaped and are a light green color. They have roots that are fine white strings that can look like bean sprouts. When they grow above the waters surface, they will sprout small white flowers.