Care specifications
| Type | Carpet |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Medium (30–60 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Max height | 4 in |
| Spread | 8 in |
| Placement | Foreground, Midground |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 68–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Frequent |
| Styles | Nature, Jungle |
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Propagation
Spreads by creeping runners that root at the nodes; cut and replant any rooted section to start a new patch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep Hydrocotyle tripartita flat as a carpet?
Trim it often and press loose runners back into the substrate. Left alone it piles up into a bushy mound and climbs over neighbors, so regular mowing and tucking is what keeps it a low, dense carpet. Brighter light also encourages flatter, more compact growth.
Does Hydrocotyle tripartita need CO2 to carpet?
No, but CO2 speeds it up considerably and tightens the growth. At medium light without CO2 it still spreads — just more slowly and a bit looser. It is one of the easier carpeting options for a tank without injection, which is part of its popularity.
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