Anyone recognize this plant? - Aquarium Advice

ringfinger · 11-13-2005, 11:48 AM

I was at the [acronym:10fc7431f7="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:10fc7431f7] yesterday planning on buying a small Anubias Nana, but then I was told they were throwing out all the old plants in a couple days and he would cut me a deal. Anyways, I took home more than I planned. The only one I am not familiar with is the one in the picture. Stringy with pale green round leaves. Looks like it could be a foreground plant because of all the roots, but could also be floating. I just have it floating for now because I don't know what else to do with this unexpected addition. Anyone know what it is and what to do with it?

TankGirl · 11-13-2005, 11:51 AM

ringfinger · 11-13-2005, 11:52 AM

sorry, fixed picture...

TankGirl · 11-13-2005, 11:56 AM

Likely Hydrocotyle leucocephala, or pennywort. You can plant it or leave it floating, but if it is floating it will shade other plants, as you might suspect.

travis simonson · 11-13-2005, 12:07 PM

Yep, I agree with TG, H. leucocephala. It should be a fairly fast grower depending on tank conditions. If you have an open-topped tank you can also train it into growing out of the tank. It's an interesting one to watch

TankGirl · 11-13-2005, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by travis simonson

If you have an open-topped tank you can also train it into growing out of the tank.

Ooh... I think I'm going to try that!

travis simonson · 11-13-2005, 01:06 PM

I don't have an open-topped tank but I've pictures of it done. I would love to see how it works for you TG

czcz · 11-13-2005, 10:30 PM

It also grows well wrapped around objects you want to hide (piping, etc) by using zip or twist ties to hold down sections, then letting it fill out like a vine. I believe the common name is Brazillian Pennywort.

ringfinger · 11-14-2005, 08:14 AM

Now that could be a nice use czcz! Thanks all for the help.

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11-13-2005, 11:56 AM	#4
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Likely Hydrocotyle leucocephala, or pennywort. You can plant it or leave it floating, but if it is floating it will shade other plants, as you might suspect. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

11-13-2005, 12:07 PM	#5
travis simonson Hortipath Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,038 Images: 32	Yep, I agree with TG, H. leucocephala. It should be a fairly fast grower depending on tank conditions. If you have an open-topped tank you can also train it into growing out of the tank. It's an interesting one to watch __________________ “There is something in the quality of a good translation that can never be captured in the original.” -William Gibson

11-13-2005, 01:06 PM	#7
travis simonson Hortipath Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,038 Images: 32	I don't have an open-topped tank but I've pictures of it done. I would love to see how it works for you TG __________________ “There is something in the quality of a good translation that can never be captured in the original.” -William Gibson

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ringfinger Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 412 Images: 4	Now that could be a nice use czcz! Thanks all for the help.

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