Pennywort (Hydrocotyle, coin-like round leaves) grows fast and propagates easily, in water or soil.
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Light
Bright, indirect light. Too little light = leggy, sparse; prolonged direct sun scorches.
Moisture and substrate
Likes moist-to-wet; use bottom watering or a shallow tray, even semi-aquatic. Moisture-retentive but draining mix, pH 5.5–7.5.
Temperature, humidity, feeding
High humidity, 20–28°C. Feed sparingly, diluted monthly in growing season.
Propagation
Division or cuttings root in weeks (faster in water).
Common problems
Yellowing: over/underwater or nutrient; leggy: low light; algae: improve circulation.
Desktop appeal: Dense round leaves, soothing; water-grown in glass is tidy; coin-shaped prosperity meaning.
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