🌿 All About Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini' – Growow TC Plant Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini' is a smaller, more compact variant of the popular Hydrocotyle tripartita. Known for its dense, clover-like foliage...
Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini' is a smaller, more compact variant of the popular Hydrocotyle tripartita. Known for its dense, clover-like foliage and horizontal spreading growth, this miniature version is ideal for nano tanks and creating tight, lush carpets in aquascapes.
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini'
Common Name: Mini Japan Clover
Origin: Cultivar (not found in the wild)
Plant Type: Creeping foreground carpet plant
TC Type: Growow Tissue Culture (lab-grown, pest-free)
Leaf Shape: Smaller, tighter clover-like leaves than standard version
Growth Habit: Very compact, creeps close to substrate
Height: 1–5 cm (shorter than regular tripartita)
Growth Speed: Medium to fast with CO₂ and light
Light: Medium to high (high light promotes dense growth)
CO₂: Strongly recommended for compact form and speed
Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or aqua soil preferred
Water Conditions:
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
KH/GH: Low to medium
100% pest- and algae-free
Offers a healthy, sterile start for carpeting
Easy to plant and establishes quickly in healthy tanks
Suitable for nano aquariums due to its small leaf size
Trimming: Regular trimming encourages lateral spreading
Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs or liquid ferts
Spacing: Plant in small clusters spaced apart to promote faster coverage
Tank Maturity: Does best in well-cycled tanks
Ideal for nano tanks as a foreground carpet
Works beautifully in Iwagumi or Nature-style layouts
Can be used to wrap around rocks or driftwood bases
Provides shelter for shrimp and fry
One of the smallest carpeting plants in the hobby
Compact and lush growth under proper conditions
Easy to control and maintain shape
Offers a refined texture and rich green tone
💡 Pro Tip: Plant small tufts about 1–2 cm apart for faster spread. With high light and CO₂, it forms a smooth green carpet in just a few weeks.
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