- Stem plant
- Medium
- Light: low to high (sources differ)
- CO₂: recommended
Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan'
Hydrocotyle tripartita
Medium stem plant for medium light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the foreground, midground, and background and can form a carpet. Growth is fast, and it is rated medium to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Foreground, Midground, Background, Carpet
- Light
- Low to high (sources differ)
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Difficulty
- Medium Growth rate: Slow to fast (sources differ)
- Height
- 1–4 in (3–10 cm)
- Water
- 68–82 °F (20–28 °C) pH 6.5–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Runners
- Botanical name
- Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan'
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Does Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' need strong light?
Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' grows in medium light.
Does Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' need CO₂?
It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' grow faster and denser.
Where does Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' go in the tank?
Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' is used in the foreground, midground, background, and carpet.
