Hydrocotyle tripartita ‘Japan’ – Tissue Culture (Fast-Growing Carpet & Spreading Plant)

Add vibrant energy and natural flow to your aquascape with Hydrocotyle tripartita ‘Japan’, a fast-growing plant known for its small clover-shaped leaves and creeping growth pattern. It can be used as a foreground carpet or allowed to climb hardscape, giving you unmatched flexibility in design.

Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.

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• Unique clover-shaped leaves – standout look
• Fast-growing & spreads quickly
• Can carpet, climb, or trail (very versatile)
• Tissue culture grown – no pests or algae
• Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free

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Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita ‘Japan’
• Common Name: Hydrocotyle Japan / Clover Plant
• Placement: Foreground / Midground / Hardscape
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Lighting: Medium to High
• CO₂: Optional (recommended for tight growth)

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Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)

Hydrocotyle tripartita offers unmatched flexibility:

• Grows as a low carpet when trimmed regularly
• Can creep across substrate and hardscape
• Climbs wood/rocks for a wild natural look

 Perfect for creating dynamic, nature-style aquascapes

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How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
3. Divide into small portions
4. Plant shallow into substrate or attach to hardscape

Pro Tip: Frequent trimming encourages dense, compact growth.

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Care Notes

• Can grow upward if not trimmed
• Regular pruning keeps it low and compact
• Strong light produces tighter, more controlled growth
• Fast growth means nutrients are important

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What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of Hydrocotyle tripartita ‘Japan’ Tissue Culture
• Multiple plant portions ready to plant and spread

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Perfect For:

• Foreground carpets
• Nature-style aquascapes 
• Hardscape detailing (rocks & wood)
• Nano tanks
• Shrimp tanks 

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Pro Aquascaper Tip

Use Hydrocotyle tripartita:

• As a creeping carpet between rocks
• Climbing driftwood for a wild jungle effect
• Mixed with moss for added texture

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