Tissue Culture Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini Japan'

Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini Japan' is one of the most charming and versatile carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby. Its delicate, clover-like leaves grow in a dense, compact mat that creates a lush, bright green carpet or can be trained to climb driftwood and hardscape in a wonderfully natural, creeping fashion. Its cheerful, rounded leaves and vigorous growth make it a favourite for both foreground carpets and mid-level accent planting.

Plant Details

• Difficulty: Easy
• Placement: Foreground to Midground
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Lighting: Medium to High
• CO₂: Recommended for best carpeting results
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Why Tissue Culture?

Our tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:

• Free from pesticides and harmful chemicals
• Free from snails, planarians, and pest algae
• Free from pathogens and parasites
• No rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant

Tips for Success

Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini Japan' is one of the faster-growing carpeting plants and benefits from regular trimming to keep it compact and encourage lateral spreading. Under medium to high lighting with CO₂, it will carpet quickly and densely. Without CO₂ it will still grow well but more slowly. It can also be allowed to climb driftwood and rocks for a beautiful, naturalistic effect. Trim regularly and replant cuttings to fill gaps and maintain a lush, even carpet.