Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini' – An ultra-easy and decorative lawn
Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini' , also known as Hydrocotyle sp. "Japan", is a little gem for aquascaping enthusiasts. With its bright green clover-shaped leaves , it adds a very natural aesthetic touch to the foreground of the aquarium. This compact variety quickly forms a dense and homogeneous carpet without much effort. Ideal for nano aquariums as well as for larger tanks, it grows just as well on the ground as on an aquarium root or a rock . Easy to maintain, it grows quickly even without CO2, provided it is provided with good lighting . A perfect plant to create an elegant and natural green carpet in no time.
Forms a compact and aesthetic carpet in just a few weeks
A plant from Australia that appeals to aquarists around the world
Native to Australia, Hydrocotyle tripartita Mini is a cultivated variety that has won over aquarists thanks to its decorative leaves and creeping growth. In the wild, it is found in humid forests and riverbanks, where it grows both submerged and emerged. Its small clover-like appearance is even more pronounced than that of Marsilea, making it a real favorite for creating natural and dynamic aquatic landscapes.
It is distinguished by its rapid growth and its ability to form large, dense mats at ground level. Although compact, it can grow up to 10 cm if the light is insufficient. To avoid this, it can be easily "trained" by keeping it at ground level, by re-sinking its stems into aquarium sand .
Ideal growing conditions for Hydrocotyle tripartita Mini
This plant loves light! To maintain its lush shape and dense leaves, intense lighting is recommended. Although it can survive in lower light conditions, it will tend to rise towards the surface. A good CO2 system and nutrient supply can boost its growth, but are not essential. This is precisely what makes it so accessible, even for beginners.
It tolerates a wide range of parameters: temperature between 18 and 28°C, pH from 5 to 8, soft to hard water. It is preferably placed in the foreground, but it can also be attached to decorative elements for a more natural look. Its maintenance is simplified by its excellent ability to produce runners, which facilitates its propagation. A little regular cleaning and a good filter are enough to keep it in good shape.
Planting and maintenance of the in vitro plant
The in vitro version of Hydrocotyle tripartita Mini is particularly healthy: free of algae, pests, and unwanted snails. To plant it, simply remove the plant from its pot, remove the nutrient gel, and then divide it into 3 to 6 small portions to distribute in the soil. Thanks to its rapid lateral growth, it will quickly colonize the area and create a uniform green carpet . It can also be used as a decorative element on a nutrient substrate to add relief to a natural hardscape.
It coexists very well with snails, which appreciate its tender leaves, without devouring it. A little extra if you are looking for a plant to integrate into an aquarium with a balanced ecosystem. However, be careful to monitor its development: in strong light, it can become a little too invasive! A little regular pruning helps maintain a clean and aesthetic appearance.
Easy propagation for aquascaping enthusiasts
You don't need to be a botanist to propagate Hydrocotyle tripartita Mini. It naturally produces lateral shoots that can be easily transplanted. With a little patience, you can cover an entire tank with just a few sprigs. As for reproduction by flowers or seeds, it remains rare in aquariums, but its small emerged umbels can sometimes appear in well-established tanks.
The ideal companion for a natural aquarium
With its clover-like appearance, rapid growth, and ability to adapt to different aquarium types, this plant is a must-have. Easy to grow, pretty to look at, and quick to install, the Hydrocotyle tripartita Mini is well worth its place in any planted aquarium. It's even perfect for accompanying a good filter cleaning or a new tank setup. If you're looking for a decorative, affordable, and effective lawn, look no further!
How to plant the Hydrocotyle tripartita plant in video?
The Eheimconnection tap for hose with a diameter of 16/22 mm allows you to disconnect and connect the hose safely, cleanly and without backflow of water .
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' - An ideal moss for aquascaping
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' , nicknamed Christmas Moss , is a popular aquatic moss in aquariums. Its dense, branched foliage gives it the appearance of small fir trees, perfect for covering rocks and roots in aquariums . Undemanding, it attaches easily and grows slowly, creating a natural carpet ideal for shrimp and small fish. To optimize its growth, good lighting is recommended.
Unique appearance: Fir-shaped foliage, ideal for aquascaping.
Easy to fix: Grows on rocks and roots.
Undemanding: Adapts to different water parameters.
Sansibar DARK 10kg from JBL provides good root support . This black soil substrate for freshwater or saltwater and terrariums, will allow you to obtain vigorous plant growth : the fine grain and density prevent the penetration of humus and other waste.
Flourish Iron™ is an iron gluconate supplement in the ferrous state (Fe+2) that is highly concentrated. It should be used in cases where the need for iron exceeds what can be delivered naturally.
Refill reagents for JBL ProAquaTest GH test.Simple and safe control of water parameters in fresh water and ponds. Determination of the optimum total hardness.
The Eheimconnection tap for hose with a diameter of 16/22 mm allows you to disconnect and connect the hose safely, cleanly and without backflow of water .
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' - An ideal moss for aquascaping
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' , nicknamed Christmas Moss , is a popular aquatic moss in aquariums. Its dense, branched foliage gives it the appearance of small fir trees, perfect for covering rocks and roots in aquariums . Undemanding, it attaches easily and grows slowly, creating a natural carpet ideal for shrimp and small fish. To optimize its growth, good lighting is recommended.
Unique appearance: Fir-shaped foliage, ideal for aquascaping.
Easy to fix: Grows on rocks and roots.
Undemanding: Adapts to different water parameters.
Sansibar DARK 10kg from JBL provides good root support . This black soil substrate for freshwater or saltwater and terrariums, will allow you to obtain vigorous plant growth : the fine grain and density prevent the penetration of humus and other waste.
Flourish Iron™ is an iron gluconate supplement in the ferrous state (Fe+2) that is highly concentrated. It should be used in cases where the need for iron exceeds what can be delivered naturally.
Refill reagents for JBL ProAquaTest GH test.Simple and safe control of water parameters in fresh water and ponds. Determination of the optimum total hardness.
The Eheimconnection tap for hose with a diameter of 16/22 mm allows you to disconnect and connect the hose safely, cleanly and without backflow of water .
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' - An ideal moss for aquascaping
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' , nicknamed Christmas Moss , is a popular aquatic moss in aquariums. Its dense, branched foliage gives it the appearance of small fir trees, perfect for covering rocks and roots in aquariums . Undemanding, it attaches easily and grows slowly, creating a natural carpet ideal for shrimp and small fish. To optimize its growth, good lighting is recommended.
Unique appearance: Fir-shaped foliage, ideal for aquascaping.
Easy to fix: Grows on rocks and roots.
Undemanding: Adapts to different water parameters.
Sansibar DARK 10kg from JBL provides good root support . This black soil substrate for freshwater or saltwater and terrariums, will allow you to obtain vigorous plant growth : the fine grain and density prevent the penetration of humus and other waste.
Hydrocotyle tripartita - A fast and attractive lawn plant
Hydrocotyle tripartita is an aquarium plant of Asian origin that stands out for its rapid growth and ability to form a dense vegetation mat. With its small, bright green leaves and creeping stems, it is perfect for aquascaping and planted aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it requires powerful lighting and a good supply of CO2 to reach its full potential.
Fast turfing effect: Ideal for covering the aquarium floor.
Easy to grow: Excellent adaptation, even in shallow water.
Sagittaria subulata – A versatile and easy aquarium plant
Sagittaria subulata is a robust and easy-to-grow aquatic plant, perfect for planted aquariums. Adaptable and undemanding, it forms attractive green carpets in the foreground and can sometimes surprise visitors by developing taller stems with small white flowers. Thanks to its rapid growth, it adds structure to the aquarium and provides natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.
Ideal foreground plant: Forms a dense, natural carpet.
Undemanding: Tolerates different water types and lighting conditions.
Rapid propagation: Multiplies by stolons to cover the ground.
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' – A unique and easy-to-grow plant
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' is an exceptional aquatic plant, native to Borneo. Highly prized in aquascaping, it seduces with its dark foliage with blue or purple reflections , punctuated with small silver dots. This in vitro variety guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction into your aquarium. It grows slowly but adapts easily to various water parameters. Unlike other demanding plants, it is content with moderate lighting and does not require a high CO2 supply. Attached to an aquarium root or a rock, it quickly becomes an essential element of your aquatic decor.
Spectacular foliage : Metallic reflections and unique colored shades
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' – A Zen touch for your aquarium
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is an elegant and compact aquatic plant, perfect for adding volume and depth to an aquarium. With its small, rounded leaves and moderate growth, it is reminiscent of a miniature Bacopa caroliniana . Placed in groups and pruned regularly, it forms a dense and harmonious bush. Under intense light , its tips take on a reddish tint, providing a beautiful variation of color. This easy-to-maintain plant is ideal for the second or background of an aquarium and adapts equally well to classic aquariums and sophisticated aquascapes.
Aesthetic and compact: dense and structured foliage, ideal for a natural look.
Easy to maintain: moderate growth, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Bonsai effect: takes on a beautiful red tint under good lighting.
Micranthemum Monte Carlo - The ideal plant for a lush carpet
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' is a ground cover aquarium plant that forms a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of the tank. Native to South America, it is distinguished by its light green, rounded, and very compact foliage , perfect for creating a natural plant substrate. Easy to maintain, it thrives with good lighting and a moderate CO2 system . This versatile plant can be grown in a "dry start" to encourage its rooting before immersion. Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, it enhances any type of aquarium by adding a natural and harmonious touch.
Creates a dense plant carpet for a spectacular aquascaping effect.
Easy to care for with regular pruning to prevent suffocation.
Compatible with various conditions , even under moderate lighting.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - A dense, natural turf plant
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a turf-like aquatic plant native to South America. It is perfect for creating a dense, natural-looking plant cover in the foreground of an aquarium. With its slow but robust growth, it adapts equally well to aquariums and outdoor ponds. It thrives in bright lighting and CO2 to accelerate its growth and achieve a truly turf-like effect.
Natural grass effect: Ideal for aquascaping and foreground.
Suitable for aquariums and ponds: Supports complete or partial immersion.
Easy to maintain: Slow but robust growth, requires little pruning.
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' - An ideal moss for aquascaping
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' , nicknamed Christmas Moss , is a popular aquatic moss in aquariums. Its dense, branched foliage gives it the appearance of small fir trees, perfect for covering rocks and roots in aquariums . Undemanding, it attaches easily and grows slowly, creating a natural carpet ideal for shrimp and small fish. To optimize its growth, good lighting is recommended.
Unique appearance: Fir-shaped foliage, ideal for aquascaping.
Easy to fix: Grows on rocks and roots.
Undemanding: Adapts to different water parameters.
Hydrocotyle tripartita - A fast and attractive lawn plant
Hydrocotyle tripartita is an aquarium plant of Asian origin that stands out for its rapid growth and ability to form a dense vegetation mat. With its small, bright green leaves and creeping stems, it is perfect for aquascaping and planted aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it requires powerful lighting and a good supply of CO2 to reach its full potential.
Fast turfing effect: Ideal for covering the aquarium floor.
Easy to grow: Excellent adaptation, even in shallow water.
Sagittaria subulata – A versatile and easy aquarium plant
Sagittaria subulata is a robust and easy-to-grow aquatic plant, perfect for planted aquariums. Adaptable and undemanding, it forms attractive green carpets in the foreground and can sometimes surprise visitors by developing taller stems with small white flowers. Thanks to its rapid growth, it adds structure to the aquarium and provides natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.
Ideal foreground plant: Forms a dense, natural carpet.
Undemanding: Tolerates different water types and lighting conditions.
Rapid propagation: Multiplies by stolons to cover the ground.
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' – A unique and easy-to-grow plant
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' is an exceptional aquatic plant, native to Borneo. Highly prized in aquascaping, it seduces with its dark foliage with blue or purple reflections , punctuated with small silver dots. This in vitro variety guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction into your aquarium. It grows slowly but adapts easily to various water parameters. Unlike other demanding plants, it is content with moderate lighting and does not require a high CO2 supply. Attached to an aquarium root or a rock, it quickly becomes an essential element of your aquatic decor.
Spectacular foliage : Metallic reflections and unique colored shades
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' – A Zen touch for your aquarium
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is an elegant and compact aquatic plant, perfect for adding volume and depth to an aquarium. With its small, rounded leaves and moderate growth, it is reminiscent of a miniature Bacopa caroliniana . Placed in groups and pruned regularly, it forms a dense and harmonious bush. Under intense light , its tips take on a reddish tint, providing a beautiful variation of color. This easy-to-maintain plant is ideal for the second or background of an aquarium and adapts equally well to classic aquariums and sophisticated aquascapes.
Aesthetic and compact: dense and structured foliage, ideal for a natural look.
Easy to maintain: moderate growth, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Bonsai effect: takes on a beautiful red tint under good lighting.
Micranthemum Monte Carlo - The ideal plant for a lush carpet
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' is a ground cover aquarium plant that forms a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of the tank. Native to South America, it is distinguished by its light green, rounded, and very compact foliage , perfect for creating a natural plant substrate. Easy to maintain, it thrives with good lighting and a moderate CO2 system . This versatile plant can be grown in a "dry start" to encourage its rooting before immersion. Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, it enhances any type of aquarium by adding a natural and harmonious touch.
Creates a dense plant carpet for a spectacular aquascaping effect.
Easy to care for with regular pruning to prevent suffocation.
Compatible with various conditions , even under moderate lighting.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - A dense, natural turf plant
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a turf-like aquatic plant native to South America. It is perfect for creating a dense, natural-looking plant cover in the foreground of an aquarium. With its slow but robust growth, it adapts equally well to aquariums and outdoor ponds. It thrives in bright lighting and CO2 to accelerate its growth and achieve a truly turf-like effect.
Natural grass effect: Ideal for aquascaping and foreground.
Suitable for aquariums and ponds: Supports complete or partial immersion.
Easy to maintain: Slow but robust growth, requires little pruning.
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' - An ideal moss for aquascaping
Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' , nicknamed Christmas Moss , is a popular aquatic moss in aquariums. Its dense, branched foliage gives it the appearance of small fir trees, perfect for covering rocks and roots in aquariums . Undemanding, it attaches easily and grows slowly, creating a natural carpet ideal for shrimp and small fish. To optimize its growth, good lighting is recommended.
Unique appearance: Fir-shaped foliage, ideal for aquascaping.
Easy to fix: Grows on rocks and roots.
Undemanding: Adapts to different water parameters.
Hydrocotyle tripartita - A fast and attractive lawn plant
Hydrocotyle tripartita is an aquarium plant of Asian origin that stands out for its rapid growth and ability to form a dense vegetation mat. With its small, bright green leaves and creeping stems, it is perfect for aquascaping and planted aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it requires powerful lighting and a good supply of CO2 to reach its full potential.
Fast turfing effect: Ideal for covering the aquarium floor.
Easy to grow: Excellent adaptation, even in shallow water.
Sagittaria subulata – A versatile and easy aquarium plant
Sagittaria subulata is a robust and easy-to-grow aquatic plant, perfect for planted aquariums. Adaptable and undemanding, it forms attractive green carpets in the foreground and can sometimes surprise visitors by developing taller stems with small white flowers. Thanks to its rapid growth, it adds structure to the aquarium and provides natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.
Ideal foreground plant: Forms a dense, natural carpet.
Undemanding: Tolerates different water types and lighting conditions.
Rapid propagation: Multiplies by stolons to cover the ground.
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' – A unique and easy-to-grow plant
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' is an exceptional aquatic plant, native to Borneo. Highly prized in aquascaping, it seduces with its dark foliage with blue or purple reflections , punctuated with small silver dots. This in vitro variety guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction into your aquarium. It grows slowly but adapts easily to various water parameters. Unlike other demanding plants, it is content with moderate lighting and does not require a high CO2 supply. Attached to an aquarium root or a rock, it quickly becomes an essential element of your aquatic decor.
Spectacular foliage : Metallic reflections and unique colored shades
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' – A Zen touch for your aquarium
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is an elegant and compact aquatic plant, perfect for adding volume and depth to an aquarium. With its small, rounded leaves and moderate growth, it is reminiscent of a miniature Bacopa caroliniana . Placed in groups and pruned regularly, it forms a dense and harmonious bush. Under intense light , its tips take on a reddish tint, providing a beautiful variation of color. This easy-to-maintain plant is ideal for the second or background of an aquarium and adapts equally well to classic aquariums and sophisticated aquascapes.
Aesthetic and compact: dense and structured foliage, ideal for a natural look.
Easy to maintain: moderate growth, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Bonsai effect: takes on a beautiful red tint under good lighting.
