Hydrocotyle Vulgaris (Pegaga)《銅錢草》

🌿 Why Choose Hydrocotyle vulgaris?

 • Rounded, floating foliage with a soft, whimsical look

 • Thrives in moist soils or shallow water environments

 • Excellent for naturalistic plantings and aquatic displays

🌿 Hydrocotyle vulgaris (Marsh Pennywort) – Care Tips

Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort, is a charming low-growing plant with round, coin-like leaves and a love for moisture. It’s often used in terrariums, ponds, or as ground cover in damp gardens.

💡 Light

• Thrives in partial shade, especially in hot climates

• Can tolerate full sun if kept well-watered

• Indoors: place near a bright window with filtered light

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist or even waterlogged

• Ideal for bog gardens, ponds, or shallow water trays

• Do not let it dry out – it naturally grows in wetlands

🌱 Soil

• Prefers heavy, moisture-retaining soil

• Use aquatic soil if planting in water features

• Enrich with compost for lush growth

✂️ Growth & Maintenance

• Creeping growth habit – makes a good ground cover or pond edge plant

• Prune to control spread

• Can be invasive in the right (wet) conditions

• Propagates easily from cuttings or division

🌸 Flowers

• Produces small, pale pinkish or white flowers in summer

• Grown more for its lush foliage than blooms

🐾 Pet Safety

• Generally low toxicity, but avoid consumption by pets or humans

• Rinse well if used in aquariums with fish

💡 Fun Fact: Hydrocotyle vulgaris is native to Europe and is often used to improve oxygenation in aquatic setups or natural ponds!

Let Hydrocotyle vulgaris bring a layer of gentle greenery and organic elegance to your water-loving garden design.