Hydrocotyle tripartita (by Kaiser Aquatics)
R55,00
Hydrocotyle tripartita, also known as Hydrocotyle sp. “Japan,” is a fast-growing, creeping plant beloved in aquascaping for its bright green clover-shaped leaves and dense carpeting effect. Supplied by Kaiser Aquatics, this plant offers exceptional quality and vitality, making it ideal for creating lush foregrounds or trailing over hardscape in both low- and high-tech aquariums. It grows low and horizontally under good light, forming a dense mat that adds texture and vibrancy to any layout.
Hydrocotyle tripartita, also known as Hydrocotyle sp. “Japan,” is a fast-growing, creeping plant beloved in aquascaping for its bright green clover-shaped leaves and dense carpeting effect. Supplied by Kaiser Aquatics, this plant offers exceptional quality and vitality, making it ideal for creating lush foregrounds or trailing over hardscape in both low- and high-tech aquariums. It grows low and horizontally under good light, forming a dense mat that adds texture and vibrancy to any layout.
Key Features
🍀 Bright Green Clover-Like Leaves: Brings unique texture and color to aquascapes.
🪴 Excellent Carpeting Plant: Spreads laterally to form a vibrant green mat.
⚡ Fast Growing: Quick to establish with sufficient light and nutrients.
💧 High-Quality Growth: Kaiser Aquatics ensures robust, healthy specimens ready for planting.
Plant Information
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita
Common Name: Hydrocotyle sp. “Japan”
Origin: Southeast Asia
Family: Araliaceae
Height: 3–10 cm
Growth Rate: Fast
Placement: Foreground, Creeping Over Hardscape
Light Requirement: Medium to High
CO₂ Requirement: Beneficial for dense, low growth
Temperature: 20–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Propagation: Runners and cuttings
Care Requirements
💡 Lighting: Medium to high lighting encourages compact, bushy growth and horizontal spread.
💨 CO₂: Enhances growth speed and density but is not strictly necessary.
💧 Water Parameters: Tolerates a variety of conditions but prefers soft to moderately hard water and stable CO₂.
✂️ Maintenance: Regular trimming helps maintain a low, even carpet and prevents vertical growth.
Planting Tips
Plant small clusters a few centimeters apart for even spread.
Works beautifully as a foreground carpet or trailing over rocks and driftwood.
Can also be used emersed in humid terrarium or paludarium setups.
Why Choose Hydrocotyle tripartita from Kaiser Aquatics?
Hydrocotyle tripartita by Kaiser Aquatics is a premium-grade plant known for its vitality and beauty. Whether you’re creating a lush, nature-inspired scape or a precise Dutch-style layout, this fast-growing carpeting plant adds movement, contrast, and vibrant green texture that instantly elevates your aquascape.
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