Hydrocotyle Tripartita Micro

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About Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro'

Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' is a compact and fast-growing freshwater aquarium plant with small, bright-green, clover-like leaves. It is a miniature form of Hydrocotyle tripartita and is highly popular for detailed aquascaping.

Its creeping growth habit makes it particularly useful as a foreground carpet or midground accent, where it can spread across substrate and hardscape. With regular trimming, it can be maintained as a dense, low-growing carpet.

This plant performs best with moderate to high lighting, consistent CO₂ and good nutrient availability. Under lower light, it may become more upright and lose its compact appearance.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro'
Common Name: Hydrocotyle Tripartita Micro / Mini Clover
Family: Araliaceae
Type: Freshwater Aquarium Plant / Carpeting Plant
Growth Rate: Fast
Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Placement: Foreground to Midground
Lighting: Moderate to High
CO₂: Recommended
pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
Temperature: Approximately 20–28°C
Water Hardness: Soft to Moderately Hard
Propagation: Runners / Stem Cuttings
Growth Form: Creeping, Compact

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' easy to grow?

Yes. It is generally considered easy to intermediate and can grow quickly when provided with good lighting, nutrients and CO₂.

Does Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' need CO₂?

It can survive without injected CO₂, but supplementation is strongly recommended for compact growth and faster spreading.

How do I get it to carpet?

Plant small portions across the substrate and provide good lighting and consistent CO₂. Trim taller growth regularly to encourage horizontal spreading.

Can Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' grow on rocks and driftwood?

Yes. Its creeping stems can spread across hardscape, making it particularly useful for creating natural-looking aquascapes.

How do I propagate Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro'?

Simply separate healthy runners or cut sections of stem containing leaves and replant them. New growth will quickly spread under suitable conditions.

Common Mistakes

Allowing it to grow unchecked
Fast growth can quickly become tangled or shade plants underneath. Regular trimming keeps it compact.

Insufficient lighting
Low light can cause more upright and elongated growth.

Skipping CO₂
The plant can survive without CO₂, but growth and density will generally be reduced.

Planting it too densely
Small portions with room to spread will establish more evenly.

Allowing debris to collect underneath
Regular maintenance helps prevent dead leaves and debris from accumulating within dense growth.