Hydrocotyle verticillata in vitro

Hydrocotyle verticillata , the American pennywort, is a member of the Araliaceae family, native to temperate and subtropical wetlands in North and South America. It remains significantly smaller than the native common pennywort ( Hydrocotyle vulgaris ).

The peltate (shield- to umbrella-shaped) leaves only grow to about 3 cm in size, but often remain at just 1.5 to 2 cm. It forms dense mats of creeping rhizomes. Underwater, the leaves remain somewhat smaller than on land. In low light, submerged plants tend to grow upright instead of forming mats. On land, growth is always creeping.

This plant can be cultivated both in aquariums (submerged) and in humid terrariums (emersed). In aquariums, it requires plenty of light, good CO₂ levels, and moderate water temperatures for compact growth. Cultivation on land, in a moderately warm terrarium, paludarium, or bottle garden, is straightforward. It is winter-hardy in Germany and can also be planted outdoors.



Instructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are non-returnable.

You will receive one portion in a 6cm in-vitro cup.