Hydrocotyle Tripartita Green Aquarium Plant Care | Growth, Light & CO2 Tips

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Welcome back to Aquarium Plant Index! In this episode, we’re diving into Hydrocotyle tripartita, also known as Hydrocotyle Japan — a fast-growing, creeping carpet plant with clover-shaped leaves that brings a wild, natural energy to aquascapes.

✅ Learn about its origin, care requirements, growth habits, and how to plant and trim it for the best results.
✅ Discover tips for using it as a carpet, climbing over hardscape, or even in immersed setups like terrariums and paludariums.
✅ Find out how to keep this lively plant under control so it doesn’t overshadow your aquascape.

Key Highlights:

Native to Southeast Asia & Australia

Thrives in high-tech tanks with strong light + CO₂

Fast, creeping growth

Works in carpets, midground, or even as an epiphyte

Easy–medium difficulty, but trim often to prevent overgrowth

Whether you’re going for a neat carpet or a wilder, untamed look, Hydrocotyle tripartita adds unique texture and movement to any planted aquarium.

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