ADA IC014 Hydrocotyle Tripartita

ADA IC014 Hydrocotyle tripartita – Japanese Clover Aquatic Plant

Hydrocotyle tripartita, commonly called Hydrocotyle “Japan” or Clover, is a popular aquatic plant known for its bright green, clover-like leaves. Its aggressive runner system allows it to form dense carpets, midground stands, or cling to hardscape.

Plant Specifications

Care & Aquascaping Tips

• Grow under moderate to strong lighting; will carpet well under high light and CO₂, but also survives fine without CO₂ (just grows sparser)
• Attaches to hardscape via runners—plant gaps or glue it to rock/wood for cascading effects
• Trimming runners regularly keeps it in carpet form and prevents overgrowth
• Benefits from general aquarium fertilization—without it, growth can become pale or thin
• Tolerates a wide range of water conditions; grows easily in most setups with stable parameters

Planting Recommendations

• Plant runners 2–3 cm apart in substrate to facilitate even coverage.
• For hardscape, tuck stems into crevices or glue; roots will secure naturally.
• Trim ritual: cut runners at desired length, replant trimmings for propagation.