Hydrocotyle Tripartita
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Hydrocotyle Tripartita is first of all a Low Tech plant. In other words, it will grow in any aquarium gravel
Referred to in the hobby as Hydroctyle sp Japan, its true name is Hydrocotyle tripartita and it originates from South East Asia. The leaves are small and presents a brilliant green colour in your aquarium. It’s best to plant hydrocotyle tripartita as a carpeting plant as it hugs the foreground and sends out runners on a daily basis. If the light is dim, you may find it stretches up the tank. Good light is needed for the plant to form a lovely carpet along the substrate. Once you’ve taken hydrocotyle tripartita from the pot, you’ll be able to split the plant into several portions and plant into the substrate with tweezers.
Planting Instructions for the Hydrocotyle Tripartita:
- Firstly, take the label off.
- Secondly, remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
- Thirdly, make sure you also remove the rock wool from the root system , take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this
- Finally, plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate
Transitioning process
- Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium
- Provide good water conditions for your plants
- Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants , follow the instructions from the manufacturer
- Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum , based on the plants needs Check out our video on aquarium lights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOvNTyo1RRI&t=34s
- Prune dead leaves and stems constantly
- A Co2 system is a good addition into your aquarium for the plants to flourish
- Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions
- Patience is key for the transition to take place
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
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Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in growing/understanding aquatic plants. Check it out >here<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )
*This is a Potted Plant and NOT a Tissue Culture Plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse and is NOT guaranteed to be snail, algae or pesticide-free. Potted plants are cheaper than Tissue Culture Plants as they are not grown in a sterile laboratory. They generally appear to be bigger than Tissue Culture plants. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant for 100% client satisfaction.
24 reviews for Hydrocotyle Tripartita
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Emily Carter (verified owner) –
Love ordering from McMerwe as my orders came the day after I placed it. It came in good condition and I was surprised by the size-totally worth the money. Tons of individual stems to separate to multiple plants. Side Note: A little more moisture inside would help it last longer for delivery as it was slightly dry.
Sarah Holland (verified owner) –
Absolutely in love with this new addition to my tank. The portion was great and the plant looks super healthy.
Danie (verified owner) –
Great plant to have for almost any scape!
Angus Mclean (verified owner) –
The pot I received was a good portion and very healthy. I love the texture this adds to my tank
Rochelle Jacobs (verified owner) –
One of my favorite plants! The one I bought from mcmerwe is honestly the healthiest and biggest portion I’ve ever gotten. Super happy!
Andrew Lima (verified owner) –
Plant looks good, still busy with the transition process. Reminds me of parsley.
Lameez Marais (verified owner) –
This is a nice plant , warning , it does melt back alot before you start seeing the beauty in the plant.
Jason Wyngaardt (verified owner) –
Plant can be wedged between rocks or planted into the substrate. It kind of resembles clovers. I quite like it.
Alicia Matthews (verified owner) –
Awesome plant that does well in my tanks. Thank you to Jacques for all the guidance, advice and excellent service.
FinAttic (verified owner) –
Great plant to add some finer texture to your tank. It is very easy to keep & looks great. Plant arrive in good health as usual – thanks McMerwe!
Greg Eizenberg (verified owner) –
Plant arrived in perfect condition with next day delivery. Looks beautiful cant wait for it to take over the tank!
meyrcr (verified owner) –
Waited for a while to get this one. One plant can be split up to cover a big part of substrate. it looks good. Best quality.
Karl van der Schyff (verified owner) –
I found this plant to take a bit of time to grow and experienced melt.
juantheron53 (verified owner) –
Good condition and grows very well in my tank thanks
Francois (verified owner) –
Very good looking plant and healthy plants will recommend buying your plants at mcmerwe.
FG Smuts (verified owner) –
Very healthy plant I bought 7 of the plants
jacques.nel82 (verified owner) –
Great new addition to my tank and just lights everything up.Very happy and as always the very best service!
Liu Johnny (verified owner) –
very good plant
Sternberg Coetzee (verified owner) –
Fast delivery, good customer communication and the plants send were very good.
Zsanett Bartha (verified owner) –
F A V O U R I T E! Really reminds me of four-leaf clovers, it has such a delicate and soft look to it, it really has added so much character to my tank! Definitely needing many more!
trevtl.odonoghue (verified owner) –
Exactly what we wanted, carefully packaged, next day delivery. Could not ask for better service.
Chronolich (verified owner) –
This is a very awesome plant in terms of looks and is easy to keep for beginners. I did however experience some melt away once placed in the aquarium.
pietuys (verified owner) –
Gr8 plant
Jacques van Greunen (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant, excellent service, and the knowledge that is shared is great. It is incredible to have someone that will rather give you a product that you can keep alive, instead of just selling you something for the profit… two thumbs up for you Jacques