Hydrocotyle Tripartita 'Mini' is a compact, small-leaved form of the popular Hydrocotyle Japan carpet plant, prized for a tighter, denser carpet than the standard-leaf Regular cultivar. This is a tissue-culture cup, grown in vitro to guarantee zero pests, algae, or snails — a good option for anyone especially cautious about what goes into their tank.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Required (to stay low and compact as a carpet) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended |
| Type |
Creeping / carpet plant (Rooted, compact leaf form) |
| Max Height |
Approx. 1" as a dense carpet — noticeably smaller leaf size than the Regular cultivar |
| Placement |
Foreground carpet |
| Light Level |
High for carpeting (approx. 60-100+ PAR); tolerates Medium but grows looser |
| Origin |
Cultivated variety of Hydrocotyle tripartita (trade origin "Hydrocotyle Japan") |
| Other |
Also available as Regular — Potted, Regular — Mat, and Regular — Tissue Culture (larger leaf size). |
Care & Planting: Remove the tissue culture gel before planting by rinsing under water or gently squeezing it off, then split the plug into small clumps and plant into substrate. Propagate by trimming stems and replanting cuttings, or by pulling apart dense clumps.
