Lysimachia nummularia

Lysimachia Nummularia – A Hardy & Versatile Aquarium and Terrarium Plant

Lysimachia Nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny or Moneywort, is a hardy, fast-growing stem plant that thrives in both aquariums and terrariums. With its bright green, round leaves and creeping growth habit, it adds a unique touch to aquascapes. This plant is perfect for background or midground placement in aquariums, and it also works beautifully in paludariums and ponds when grown emersed.

Why Choose Lysimachia Nummularia for Your Aquarium?

✔ Hardy & Low-Maintenance: Adapts well to various conditions, making it great for beginners.
✔ Fast-Growing: Quickly fills out tanks and provides natural cover for fish and shrimp.
✔ Emersed & Submersed Growth: Suitable for aquariums, paludariums, terrariums, and ponds.
✔ Bright Green Color: Adds a lush, vibrant look to planted tanks.
✔ Great for Coldwater & Tropical Tanks: Tolerates a wide temperature range.

Lysimachia Nummularia Growth & Care Requirements

🌡 Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 15-26°C (59-79°F)
• pH Level: 6.0-7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to medium

💡 Lighting Requirements:

• Moderate to High Light for compact, bushy growth.

💨 CO2 & Fertilization:

• CO₂ is not required but enhances growth.
• Benefits from liquid fertilizers rich in nitrogen and iron.

✂ Pruning & Propagation:

• Trim regularly to prevent overgrowth and maintain shape.
• Easily propagated by stem cuttings – simply replant trimmed sections.

How to Use Lysimachia Nummularia in Aquascaping

🌿 Background & Midground Plant: Its tall, vertical growth makes it perfect for these positions.
🌿 Floating Plant Option: Can be left floating to provide shade for fish and fry.
🌿 Paludariums & Terrariums: Thrives emersed, producing small yellow flowers in high humidity.

FAQs About Lysimachia Nummularia

1. Can Lysimachia Nummularia grow without CO2?

Yes! It grows well in low-tech tanks but benefits from CO₂ supplementation.

2. Can it be used in outdoor ponds?

Yes! It grows beautifully in ponds, creeping along the water’s surface.

3. Why are my leaves turning yellow?

This plant may need more iron and nutrients – add liquid fertilizer to restore its green color.

4. How tall does it grow?

It can reach 30-50 cm (12-20 inches) in height if left untrimmed.