Description
Hydrocotyle Tripartita Japan – Vibrant Green Carpet Plant
Hydrocotyle Tripartita Japan is one of the most popular plants used in modern aquascaping. Known for its unique three-lobed clover shaped leaves, this plant spreads quickly and forms a dense, vibrant green carpet across the foreground of planted aquariums.
With the right lighting and CO₂, Hydrocotyle Tripartita grows compact and lush, creating a beautiful natural effect in aquascapes inspired by nature-style layouts.
Its creeping growth allows it to spread across the substrate, climb over rocks, or trail around driftwood, adding depth and movement to the aquarium.
At HydroNook, we supply healthy, aquarium-ready plants carefully selected for strong growth and vibrant color.
Key Features
Bright vibrant green foliage
Unique clover-shaped leaves
Fast horizontal growth
Ideal for foreground carpeting
Excellent for nano aquariums
Easy to propagate and maintain
Plant Care Guide
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita
Common Name: Hydrocotyle Japan / Japan Clover
Placement: Foreground / Midground
Growth Rate: Fast
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Lighting Requirement: Medium to High
CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for dense carpet
Temperature: 20 – 28°C (68 – 82°F)
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
Aquascaping Tips
For best results, divide the plant into small portions and plant them several centimeters apart in the substrate. Within a few weeks, the plant will spread horizontally and form a natural carpet.
Hydrocotyle Tripartita can also be allowed to grow around stones, driftwood, or aquascaping pathways, creating a natural jungle-like look.
Frequent trimming encourages thicker and more compact growth.
What You Will Receive
Healthy Hydrocotyle Tripartita portion
Fresh aquarium plant ready for planting
Carefully packaged to maintain plant quality during delivery
Perfect For
Planted aquariums
Nature aquascapes
Foreground carpet layouts
Nano aquariums
Shrimp tanks
Beginner aquascapers
Is Hydrocotyle Tripartita a carpet plant?
Yes. With proper lighting and CO₂, Hydrocotyle Tripartita grows horizontally and forms a dense green carpet in the foreground of planted aquariums.
Does Hydrocotyle Tripartita need CO₂?
It can grow without CO₂, but adding CO₂ helps the plant stay compact and creates a much thicker carpet.
How fast does Tripartita grow?
It is considered a fast-growing aquarium plant and spreads quickly across the substrate.
Is Hydrocotyle Tripartita good for shrimp tanks?
Yes. Its dense growth provides excellent hiding places for shrimp and fry.
