How to prune hydrocotyle leucocephala

Year-round; trim whenever stems reach the surface or become overcrowded. Cut stems to mid-height with aquascaping scissors. Take 5–10 cm tip cuttings, remove the bottom leaves, and replant into substrate for propagation. Discard woody base sections.

Every 2–3 weeks during active growth. Hydrocotyle leucocephala is a fast-growing aquatic stem plant that reaches the water surface quickly. Regular trimming is essential to prevent it shading out other plants. Cut stems to the desired height and replant healthy tip cuttings; discard the older lower sections if they become leggy.

Cut stems to mid-height with aquascaping scissors. Take 5–10 cm tip cuttings, remove the bottom leaves, and replant into substrate for propagation. Discard woody base sections.