{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-tripartita-micro","title":"Hydrocotyle Tripartita Micro","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/em\u003e 'Micro' is a compact and fast-growing freshwater aquarium plant with \u003cstrong\u003esmall, bright-green, clover-like leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a miniature form of \u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/em\u003e and is highly popular for detailed aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts creeping growth habit makes it particularly useful as a \u003cstrong\u003eforeground carpet or midground accent\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it can spread across substrate and hardscape. With regular trimming, it can be maintained as a dense, low-growing carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant performs best with \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to high lighting, consistent CO₂ and good nutrient availability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under lower light, it may become more upright and lose its compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/em\u003e 'Micro'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrocotyle Tripartita Micro \/ Mini Clover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araliaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Carpeting Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners \/ Stem Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, Compact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e and can grow quickly when provided with good lighting, nutrients and CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can survive without injected CO₂, but supplementation is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for compact growth and faster spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get it to carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant small portions across the substrate and provide \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting and consistent CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e. Trim taller growth regularly to encourage horizontal spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro' grow on rocks and driftwood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its creeping stems can spread across \u003cstrong\u003ehardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly useful for creating natural-looking aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Micro'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply separate healthy runners or cut sections of stem containing leaves and replant them. New growth will quickly spread under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing it to grow unchecked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast growth can quickly become tangled or shade plants underneath. 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