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Hydrocotyle sp.'Japan' is the popular name of the plant. It is a variant of Hydrocotyle Tripartita from south-east Asia.
It is characterized by fast, compact growth and small, intense green leaves on vertical stems. The plant is carpet-forming (5-10 cm tall) and its compact growth can be promoted by physically pressing the carpet with your hand when maintaining your aquarium (mechanical retardation). Carpet formation and compact growth do best in good light.
| Name | Hydrocotyle tripartita |
| Structure | Stem |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Light Demand | Medium Light |
| CO2 | CO2 Optional |
| Growth Rate | Fast Growth |
| Placement | Carpet, Foreground |
| Height (in) | 5-10 |
| Color | Green |
Tissue culture plants are grown in-vitro (literally: in the glass) in a nutrient-rich synthetic growing medium, either liquid or gel, without the presence of any other lifeforms. This guarantees a pest and disease-free specimen, while also providing accuracy throughout the trade.
Tissue culture plants should be removed from the cup as soon as possible. All plants grow on some sort of synthetic growing medium, ranging anywhere from liquid to jelly to firm gel. This should be removed and rinsed off. Gently massage the roots between your fingers until the gel dissolves away. Most plants can be broken up into smaller pieces and spread out in your aquarium. Smaller pieces are easier to plant.
United StatesShipping error that left out a heat pack meant that most of the plant had died off and arrived as mush. Got in contact with the store was given instore credit for the error.
