Pennywort Care

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.

You can trim your plant to give it the desired shape, as it grows pretty quickly. Also, don't forget to remove dead leaves.

Fertilizer is optional for Pennywort, but it can encourage additional growth. Use a liquid, balanced fertilizer, which can also help prevent some diseases.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This plant can adapt to any environment.