Hydrocotyle / pennywort
Hydrocotyle tripartita

Essential gear
- Medium-low lighting
- Tweezers
- Scissors
- Root or liquid fertilizer
Lighting
Low–moderate
CO2
Optional
Water temperature
20–28°C
Placement
Foreground or midground
Creeping carpet or cluster
Growth
Moderate pace
Trim to control shape
Hardness
Soft to medium
Stability matters more than extreme soft water
Suggested habitat
Foreground creeping or midground mound. More forgiving than HC Cuba—good for beginners learning carpet plants.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.