Hydrocotyle Leucocephala XL
You will receive: 1 large XL-sized plant, ready for planting — freshly delivered from the nursery.
✅ Difficulty: Easy — Hydrocotyle Leucocephala XL (Brazilian pennywort) grows quickly and is versatile. CO₂ not required.
This is the XL variant of our popular Hydrocotyle Leucocephala: a significantly larger plant than the regular P5 pot, so you get a full result immediately. The plant resembles Cardamine Lyrata but has larger leaves with a diameter of 3 to 5 cm. It is flexible but light-demanding: the runners quickly reach the water surface, where the leaves spread out.
🌿 Plant Specifications
| Placement | Background |
| Max. height | ±60 cm |
| Light | Normal (light-demanding) |
| CO₂ | Optional (10–40 mg/l) |
| Temperature | 15–30°C |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| KH | 2–15 |
| Origin | South America |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Other names | Giant pennywort, Water navel, Brazilian pennywort |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🚚 Delivery & Guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for planting
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 working days
- Received dead? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Plant the stems in the background and ensure sufficient light — this plant is light-demanding. Thanks to its XL size, you'll have a full result immediately, but the runners will quickly grow further towards the water surface. Therefore, prune regularly to keep the plant in check and allow enough light to reach the rest of the aquarium.
💡 Planter's Tip
Ideal if you want a quick, lush background effect without waiting for a smaller plant to grow. Also suitable for unheated aquariums and ponds in summer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference with the regular Hydrocotyle Leucocephala?
This is the same species, but in a significantly larger XL plant — ideal if you want an immediate full result without waiting for growth.
How often should I prune this plant?
Regularly — the runners quickly reach the water surface and can shade other plants there if you don't keep up.
Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
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