🌿 Overview

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Green’ is a creeping stem plant popular in aquascaping for its round leaves and spreading growth habit. It is widely used in aquariums and paludariums to create natural-looking carpets or cascading effects.

This plant is known for its adaptability and ease of care, making it perfect for beginners while still offering aesthetic value for advanced aquascapers.

🍃 Appearance

• Small, round coin-shaped bright green leaves
• Creeping and spreading growth pattern
• Can trail horizontally or grow slightly upright
• Typically grows 5–20 cm in height
• Forms a lush green carpet or bushy clusters

🌿 Plant Type (Hard/Soft)

• Type: Creeping stem plant
• Category: Soft aquatic plant
• Growth rate: Moderate

🌡️ Ideal Water Temperature

• 18°C – 26°C (64°F – 79°F)

💡 Lighting Conditions

• Low to medium lighting
• High light promotes compact growth
• Low light leads to slightly elongated stems

🌿 CO₂ Requirement

• Not required
• CO₂ improves growth density and spread

⚗️ Ideal pH Level

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5

💧 Other Requirements

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
• Fertilization: Responds well to liquid fertilizers
• Water hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Regular trimming helps maintain compact growth

🌱 Propagation

• Propagates through stem cuttings and runners
• Simply cut and replant stems for quick spread

💡 Do You Know?

Lysimachia nummularia is often used in terrariums and garden ponds, where it can grow emersed and produce small yellow flowers.

🏷️ Category Classification

• 🟢 Beginner Friendly: ✔ Yes
• 🟢 Non-CO₂ Plant: ✔ Yes
• 🟢 High-Tech Plant: ✔ Yes