Hydrocotyle verticillata - Umbrella-Like Creeping Aquarium Plant

Hydrocotyle verticillata is a whimsical, low-growing aquatic plant with a creeping growth habit and distinctive umbrella-shaped leaves. Its unique look makes it a standout choice for foreground planting or creating unconventional carpets in aquascapes. Native to North and South America, it grows horizontally across the substrate, sending up round leaf stalks that resemble miniature lily pads on thin stems.

Key Features

• Iconic umbrella-shaped leaves on upright stalks.
• Excellent for foreground or carpeting use.
• Creeping runners spread horizontally along the substrate.
• Adds whimsy and texture to aquascapes and paludariums.

Care & Maintenance

Propagation

This plant propagates naturally through creeping runners. As it spreads across the substrate, new leaf nodes can be trimmed and replanted to extend coverage or fill in gaps.

Important Notes

Hydrocotyle verticillata prefers stable CO₂ and good lighting to stay low and compact. Under low light, it may grow taller and less uniform. It's also popular in emersed setups like paludariums, where it forms lush ground cover with similar growth characteristics.

Order now to add the playful shape and creeping growth of Hydrocotyle verticillata to your aquascape!