Hydrocotyle tripartita<\/strong> (also known as Hydrocotyle Japan<\/em> or Hydrocotyle sp. \u201cJapan\u201d<\/em>) is a fast-spreading carpeting plant<\/strong> prized for its tiny, clover-shaped leaves<\/strong> and vibrant green colour. Ideal for creating lush foreground carpets or creeping accents over rocks and driftwood, this plant adds a playful, natural look to any aquascape. It thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions and rewards aquascapers with dense, eye-catching growth.<\/p>\n Scientific Name:<\/strong> Hydrocotyle tripartita<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Difficulty Level:<\/strong> Easy to Moderate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Light Requirements:<\/strong> Moderate to High<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Growth Rate:<\/strong> Fast (with adequate light and nutrients)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Placement:<\/strong> Foreground, Midground, or creeping over Hardscape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n CO\u2082 Requirement:<\/strong> Not required but strongly recommended for dense carpets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Propagation:<\/strong> Runners and trimming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Lighting:<\/strong> Prefers moderate to high light<\/strong> to maintain compact growth and vibrant colour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Water Parameters:<\/strong> Best at 20\u201328 \u00b0C (68\u201382 \u00b0F)<\/strong> with a pH of 6.0\u20137.5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Substrate:<\/strong> Grows well in nutrient-rich substrate or attached to hardscape; use fine gravel or aquasoil for carpets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fertilisation:<\/strong> Regular liquid fertilisers or root tabs encourage dense runners and healthy leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Trimming:<\/strong> Frequent trimming keeps the carpet low and prevents overshadowing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \ud83c\udf40 Unique Clover Leaves:<\/strong> Tiny, three-lobed leaves create a cheerful, textured carpet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83c\udf31 Versatile Growth:<\/strong> Use as a foreground carpet, creeping accent, or cascading from hardscape.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udca1 Beginner Friendly:<\/strong> Hardy and adaptable, great for both low-tech and high-tech setups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udc20 Shrimp & Fish Safe:<\/strong> Provides natural cover and grazing surfaces for shrimp and fry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Q: Does Hydrocotyle tripartita need CO\u2082?<\/strong> Q: How do I propagate it?<\/strong> Q: Can it be grown on wood or rocks?<\/strong> Hydrocotyle tripartita is a fast-spreading aquarium carpet plant with tiny clover-shaped leaves\u2014ideal for vibrant foregrounds and lush aquascapes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28846,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[127,128],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-28845","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-plants","product_cat-starter-plants","first","outofstock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28845"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28845\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28846"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=28845"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=28845"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=28845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nCare Instructions<\/h2>\n
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\nWhy Choose Hydrocotyle tripartita?<\/h2>\n
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\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
A: It will grow without CO\u2082, but injection promotes faster, more compact carpets.<\/p>\n
A: Simply trim runners and replant cuttings; the plant spreads quickly once established.<\/p>\n
A: Yes, you can attach small clumps to hardscape with glue or thread for a creeping effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"