{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-tripartita","title":"Hydrocotyle tripartita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/i\u003e, widely celebrated in the aquascaping community as \u003ci\u003eHydrocotyle\u003c\/i\u003e sp. \"Japan\", is a dynamic, fast-growing freshwater aquarium plant featuring deeply lobed, vibrant green leaves that resemble miniature clover. Its unique vertical stems and creeping growth habit make it a favorite for creating lush foreground carpets or cascading accents over hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/i\u003e is an adaptable stem plant originating from Southeast Asia and Australia. It thrives in a range of freshwater setups and offers beginners a fast-establishing option for texture and depth. While resilient, it flourishes best under consistent lighting and nutrient supplementation to maintain its characteristic compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/i\u003e (commonly traded as \u003ci\u003eHydrocotyle\u003c\/i\u003e sp. \"Japan\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-Part Pennywort, Japanese Pennywort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Moderate (Beginner-friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast to Very Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 3 inches (2 to 7 cm) with regular trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 50°F–86°F (10°C–30°C) | pH: 5.0–7.5 | KH: 0–14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile plant works exceptionally well as a foreground carpeting plant or planted along the midground to drape over driftwood and rocks. Beginners can gently press sections into the substrate or anchor them near hardscape elements. Over time, it sends out horizontal runners that weave together to form a dense, textured green mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Growth Habits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage horizontal, compact growth rather than sparse vertical stretching, provide moderate-to-high lighting. If the stems begin growing upward too rapidly, regular trimming with aquascaping scissors will encourage lateral branching, resulting in a thick, carpeted layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Substrates, Nutrients \u0026amp; CO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/i\u003e absorbs nutrients efficiently through both its root system and water column. It performs best in nutrient-rich aquarium soil paired with a comprehensive liquid fertilizer regimen. While carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) injection is not strictly mandatory, adding 15 to 25 mg\/L of (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) will dramatically accelerate growth speed and enhance leaf coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050293272916,"sku":"ST010744","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Hydrocotyletripartita.jpg?v=1788852172","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/hydrocotyle-tripartita","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}