Hydrocotyle tripartita (Tissue Culture/ Cup)

Hydrocotyle tripartita – Fast-Growing, Clover-Like Carpet Plant for Freshwater Aquariums

Hydrocotyle tripartita, also known as Hydrocotyle ‘Japan’, is a vibrant and fast-spreading aquatic plant loved for its small, clover-shaped leaves and low-growing, mat-forming habit. Native to Southeast Asia, this popular foreground plant is perfect for creating lush green carpets in freshwater aquascapes and is a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts.

With its fast growth rate and compact form, Hydrocotyle tripartita thrives under moderate to high lighting and benefits from CO₂ injection and nutrient-rich substrate for optimal performance. It spreads quickly across the substrate, making it ideal for nature-style and Iwagumi aquascapes, where it adds texture, contrast, and a natural look to your layout.

Tissue Culture:

• 100% pest-free – grown in sterile lab conditions with no snails, algae, or pathogens

• Chemical-free – safe for shrimp, snails, and other sensitive tank inhabitants

• Multiple plantlets per cup – excellent value and customizable aquascaping

• Fast, healthy growth – young plants adapt quickly and establish faster

• Compact and easy to ship – perfect for online orders and storage

• Great for nano tanks and detailed layouts – ideal for precise aquascaping

• Available in rare species – access to unique and exotic plant varieties

• Perfect for beginners and pros – clean, reliable start for any planted tank

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita

• Common Name: Hydrocotyle ‘Japan’, Clover Plant

• Light Requirement: Moderate to high

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Placement: Foreground or carpeting

• Propagation: Runners

• Water Conditions: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature 68°F–82°F

Why Choose Hydrocotyle tripartita?

• Beautiful clover-like leaves add fine texture to aquascapes

• Excellent choice for carpet-style planting

• Grows quickly with proper lighting and CO₂

• Ideal for aquascaping, nano tanks, and nature layouts

• Provides cover for shrimp and small fish

Create a vibrant, living carpet in your tank with Hydrocotyle tripartita – a fast-growing and visually stunning foreground aquarium plant that brings color, depth, and detail to any planted freshwater aquarium.