Description
Brazilian Pennywort is prized for its versatility: round, scalloped leaves on trailing stems that will grow happily planted in substrate, left to float on the surface, or grown emersed above the waterline. It’s fast, forgiving, and a great nutrient export plant for tanks prone to algae. A genuinely easy option for beginners who want lush growth without fussing over CO2 or dosing schedules.
What you get: one bunch of about 5–7 stems, similar to the photo.
Growing it floating or planted in the substrate? See our floating plants guide for how it compares to other options.
Care at a glance
- Placement: Background or floating
- Light: Low to high
- CO₂: Not needed
- Temperature: 20–28 °C
- Growth: Fast
- Difficulty: Very easy
Grow it planted, trailing across the surface, or floating loose; trim weekly so it does not shade other plants. Read the full Brazilian pennywort care guide for planting, trimming and troubleshooting tips.
Compare light, CO2, growth rate and difficulty for every plant we stock in the aquarium plant care chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brazilian Pennywort a good aquarium plant?
Yes, it is one of the easiest plants for beginners. It grows in low to high light at 20–28 °C, needs no CO2, and is not fussy about pH or hardness. The round 2–5 cm leaves are safe with fish and shrimp, though goldfish may nibble them. Its only real demand is regular trimming so it does not shade slower plants.
Is Brazilian Pennywort fast-growing?
Yes. In good light, stems can grow several centimetres a week and quickly reach the surface, where they trail across and keep growing. Floating stems usually grow fastest because they get the most light and can take CO2 from the air. In low light it still grows, just more slowly, with smaller leaves spaced further apart. Plan to trim it about once a week and replant or float the cut tops.
What is a Pennywort plant good for?
It helps keep algae in check. Its fast growth soaks up ammonia, nitrate and phosphate that would otherwise feed algae. Left floating, it forms a shady canopy and its hanging roots give cover to fry and shrimp. Thin it out so plants below still get light. It also fills a bare background quickly and can grow above water in paludariums and ponds. Compare it with other plants that reduce ammonia and nitrate.
How is Brazilian Pennywort shipped across India?
It is hand-packed and sent by courier anywhere in India for a flat ₹99, free on orders of ₹999 or more. If it arrives dead, send one continuous unboxing video within 4 hours of delivery on WhatsApp or email and we refund or replace it.
Why buy from Anubias.in: grown in Surat; ₹99 shipping anywhere in India, free on orders of ₹999 or more; prepaid via UPI, cards or netbanking. Any claim (dead, damaged, wrong plant) needs one continuous unboxing video sent within 4 hours of delivery on WhatsApp (+91 81416 96983) or email (buyanubias@gmail.com); photos alone are not accepted. More about buying from Anubias.in.
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