Lloydiella (Lysimachia nummularia) – Creeping Jenny Live Aquarium Plant

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia), also known as Lloydiella, is a vibrant, fast-growing aquatic plant known for its bright green to golden leaves and creeping growth habit. This versatile plant is perfect for adding color, texture, and natural movement to freshwater aquariums, paludariums, and even ponds.

Highly adaptable and beginner-friendly, Creeping Jenny thrives in a wide range of conditions and can be grown fully submerged or emersed. Its trailing stems make it ideal for midground or background placement, creating a lush, flowing aquascape.

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Key Features

Bright Green to Golden Foliage
Round, coin-shaped leaves add vivid color and contrast.

Fast-Growing Stem Plant
Quickly spreads and fills empty areas.

Beginner-Friendly
Hardy and easy to grow in low-tech setups.

Versatile Growth
Can grow submerged, emersed, or floating.

Great Midground Accent
Adds depth and movement to aquascapes.

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Benefits

Creeping Jenny enhances both aesthetics and water quality. It absorbs excess nutrients, helping reduce algae, and provides shelter for fish and shrimp. Its creeping growth creates a natural, riverbank-style look that blends beautifully with other plants.

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Care Guide

Light
Low to moderate (brighter light enhances golden tones)

Water Temperature
65–82°F (18–28°C)

Placement
Midground to background

Substrate
Standard aquarium substrate

CO₂
Not required (optional for faster growth)

Growth Rate
Fast

Maintenance Level
Easy
Trim regularly to control spread and encourage bushy growth.

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How to Plant

• Rinse stems gently before planting
• Insert lower portion of stems into substrate
• Space stems 1–2 inches apart
• Trim and replant cuttings for thicker growth

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Perfect For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Paludariums and ripariums
• Beginner aquascapers
• Midground plant layouts
• Natural-style tanks

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Why Choose Creeping Jenny?

• Bright, eye-catching foliage
• Extremely easy to grow
• Fast coverage for empty spaces
• Improves water quality
• Excellent beginner plant

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Quality Assurance

• Carefully selected healthy stems
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant

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Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund.

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Important Notes

• Leaf color may vary based on lighting
• Some melting may occur during transition
• Live plants naturally vary in size and shape