Green Pennywort is one of the few aquarium plants on the market that originate from Europe, where it grows on the banks of streams and lakes. It is a hardy and tolerant plant which will grow in a variety of conditions, which makes it very easy to grow in aquariums.

Features

• Emerald green roundfoliage
• Grows to the waters surface
• Flowers develop once reaching the waters surface
• Can tolerate cooler conditions

ScientificName

Lysimacia nummularia

Difficulty

Easy to keep. Grows easily in aquariums.

Placement

Midground to background placement in the aquarium. It will grow to the waters surface. Can be pruned to desired height.

Growth Rate

Slowgrowth rate and enjoys nutrient rich substrate, although not essential.Green Pennywort bunches will utilise nutrients in the water column in the form of liquid fertilisation.

Lighting

Green Pennywortrequires high lighting requirements forstrong healthy growth and to encourage flowering at the waters surface.