Hydrocotyle Tripartita 'Japan'
Hydrocotyle Tripartita is great for growing lush carpets on aquarium substrates, making it a popular plant for many freshwater aquariums. This fast-growing foreground plant is an great choice for new and experienced hobbyist.
The small leaf form makes this plant especially useful in nano tanks, but it can be planted in larger aquariums as well as carpeting foreground plant. In the right conditions, it will quickly spread across the substrate.
Plant can be attached to driftwood and other hardscape as well. They can be secured on or in between hardscapes within the aquarium.
Hydrocotyle Tripartita - Japan | |
Family | Araliaceae |
Genus | Hydrocotyle |
Care Level: | Easy |
Placement | Front, Floating |
Temperature tolerance | 22-28°C |
Carbonate hardness | 0- 14°KH |
General Hardness | 1-10 °GH |
Preferred pH value | 6.0-7.7 |
Plant Structure | Small and vivid green creeping leaves on vertical stems |
Max Size in Aquariums | 3-10 cm |
Reproduction of the plant | Trimming and re-planting runners |
Origin (in the wild) | Southeast Asia and Australia |
Grow Rate | Fast |
Recommended substrate | Fine Gravel |
Aquascaping | The small leaf form makes this plant especially useful in nano tanks, but it can be planted in larger aquariums as well as carpeting foreground plant. Can be attached to driftwood or other decorations. |
Lighting Requirment | Medium - 5w/100litres |
CO2 | Medium - 6-14 mg/L |