{"product_id":"kaiser-aquatics-hydrocotyle-verticillata-copy","title":"Baka - Hydrocotyle verticillata","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eHydrocotyle verticillata\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eUnique trailing stem plant with round leaves for dynamic foreground layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eHydrocotyle verticillata stands out among Hydrocotyle species for its distinctive trailing growth habit and small, rounded leaves. Native to South America, this versatile plant can be used rooted in the substrate, allowed to trail across hardscape, or even floated. With the right conditions, it forms an eye-catching, low-growing carpet-like effect that brings movement and a natural feel to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eDistinct Trailing Growth Form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Retains a creeping, spreading habit unlike most Hydrocotyle species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eRounded, Coin-Shaped Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds soft texture and visual contrast to aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eForeground Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for foreground use, but adaptable to midground accents and hardscape coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eStrong Light Response\u003c\/strong\u003e – Grows compact and attractive under high lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eMulti-Environment Adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be grown submerged, emersed, or even as a floating plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eElevate Your Aquascape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eHydrocotyle verticillata brings a playful, organic look to aquariums, especially in nature-style and layout-focused designs. Its creeping growth makes it perfect for softening transitions between substrate and hardscape, while its unique leaf shape creates a refreshing contrast to more traditional stem and rosette plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–10+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eLight Demand:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eCO₂ Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (recommended for optimal growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eWhy Choose Hydrocotyle verticillata?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eFor aquarists seeking something different from standard carpeting or stem plants, Hydrocotyle verticillata offers unmatched versatility and character. 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