Pennywort

Pennywort Centella asiatica

What is the plant

How about growing a plant that can live completely underwater? No wonder it is often used to decorate aquariums.

Pennywort is native to Brazil. We can identify this bright green plant as a representative of the Apiaceae family. It can grow up to 24 inches (60 cm) in height and 6 inches (15 cm) in length. Centella asiatica grows very quickly but has no flowers.

This plant is elementary to care for and is suitable even for beginner plant lovers.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

7 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Pennywort does not like hard water, so it is better to use distilled or filtered water. You can also take water that has been standing for several days.
Sunlight
The amount of light affects the shape of your plant. In particular, weak lighting will make it elongated. To prevent this from happening, ensure the plant gets 8-12 hours of indirect sunlight daily.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is optional for Pennywort, but it can encourage additional growth. Use a liquid, balanced fertilizer, which can also help prevent some diseases.

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Soil
Centella asiatica does not need nutrient soil because it primarily absorbs nutrients from the water. Therefore, you can use poor soil prepared from sand and gravel.
Pruning
You can trim your plant to give it the desired shape, as it grows pretty quickly. Also, don't forget to remove dead leaves.
Propagation
Trim a stem, with plenty of leaves, off the parent plant and let it float in the water. If the trimmed stem is long enough, it should begin to grow roots in about a week.

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Temperature
This plant can survive in temperatures of 41-86°F (5-30°C). However, the ideal temperature for this plant to grow well is 68-82 °F (20-28 °C). Despite its tropical origins, Pennywort can adapt to cooler temperatures.
Container
This plant grows beautifully in aquariums and terrariums, but you can also choose a regular pot without drainage holes. The container must completely cover the roots of the plant.
Fun fact
This plant can adapt to any environment.
Popularity
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