Description
Plant Profile
Hydrocotyle tripartita Mini Variegated is a downsized, highly sought‑after twist on the ever‑popular Hydrocotyle Tripartita (Hydrocotyle Japan). With its tiny clover‑shaped leaves and splashy green‑and‑cream variegation, it brings instant personality and a pop of pattern to any aquascape. Under good conditions, it forms tight, compact bushes that add tons of texture and visual charm. And thanks to its impressive versatility, you can put it to work pretty much anywhere! Let it trail as a foreground carpet, grow it into a dense midground mound, or let it spill gracefully over driftwood and rocks for that effortless, cascading accent every planted tank secretly wants.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
Offers distinct, ultra-small clover-like leaves with beautiful variegated patterns.
Regular trimming produces dense, compact mounds that offer cover and grazing surfaces for shrimp and small fish.
Care & Planting Instructions
Remove the tissue culture gel completely before planting by washing it away under cool water.
Divide the dense tissue culture mat into smaller clumps or individual stems to plant them into the substrate.
Provide moderate to high lighting combined with consistent CO2 injection and frequent trimmings to force the plant to stay low-growing.
Trim new shoots anywhere along the stem to encourage the plant to split, which results in much thicker, bushier, and more compact growth.
Maintain stable aquarium parameters and avoid drastic shifts in water quality to prevent your new grass from melting.
Master the basics by learning how to properly grow aquarium carpet plants to ensure your new layout fills in quickly, evenly, and stays free of algae.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Family Name: Araliaceae
Origin: New Zealand, Australia
Height: 1–4+ inches (Varies heavily based on trimming)
Placement: Foreground, Midground, or Hardscape Accent
pH: 6.5–7.5
Temperature: 68–80°F
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Light Requirements: Moderate to High
CO2: Recommended (Helps maintain low, compact growth)
Propagation: Cut stems and replant or split dense clumps
Growth Rate: Fast
