🌿 Hydrocotyle tripartita – Lush Green Carpeting with Clover-Like Charm
Hydrocotyle tripartita, also known as Hydrocotyle ‘Japan’, is a striking, fast-growing foreground plant loved for its dense, bright green foliage and unique clover-like leaves. This low-growing species creeps along the substrate, forming vibrant carpets that bring natural texture and movement to planted aquariums.
Ideal for high-energy aquascapes, this plant thrives under strong lighting and CO₂ supplementation. Its delicate structure and quick spreading habit make it a favorite for aquascapers crafting nature-style or Iwagumi layouts. When trimmed regularly, it maintains a compact and bushy appearance.
🌿 Key Features:
Botanical Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita
Common Name: Hydrocotyle ‘Japan’
Growth Form: Creeping, low-growing
Leaf Shape: Distinctive clover or shamrock-shaped foliage
Lighting Needs: Moderate to high
CO₂ Requirements: Benefits greatly from CO₂ injection
🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:
Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Placement: Foreground or midground
Growth Speed: Fast with CO₂ and ample lighting
🎯 Aquascaping Benefits:
Excellent for carpeting or wrapping around rocks and driftwood
Contrasts beautifully with fine-leaved or red plants
Adds lively texture and visual depth to nature-style layouts
📦 What You’ll Receive:
Choose the format that suits your aquascaping needs:
Fresh-Cut Plants: Loose, freshly cut portion without root, ready to be planted or attached
Bunched Plants: Fresh-cut stems without root bundled with foam and plant weight for easy anchoring
Potted Plants: Fresh-cut stems without root potted in rockwool and net pot for stable placement and easy handling
⚠️ Disclaimer:
As live plants, appearance may vary slightly. Fresh-cut and bunched plants may not have established roots but will develop quickly under stable aquarium conditions.
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Please check local regulations before introducing any plants to outdoor ponds or waterways. Never release aquarium plants into natural habitats.
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Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
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