Dwarf Pennywort - Japan

Dwarf Pennywort - Japan: Hydrocotyle tripartita Japan offers small leaves and trim-friendly freshwater growth.

Dwarf Pennywort - Japan (Hydrocotyle tripartita var. “Japan”)  is a small Nano plant and is a popular plant amongst aquascapers. This is a versatile plant which can be used in all portions of the Aquascape (foreground, midground and background). This plant will flourish under medium to high light. CO2 is not mandatory, however, CO2 injection will result in a more dense growth. Constant pruning of this plant will cause the plant to creep horizontally resulting in a carpeting plant look, If the plant is not pruned, the plant will grow towards to light to resemble a stem-plant look. 

Skill Level: Easy

Light: Medium Light

Requires CO2: Not required but recommended 

Before adding to your aquarium

Remove the shipping packaging and any pot, planting wool, or weights as appropriate. Rinse and inspect the plant, and quarantine new plants separately before introduction. Choose planting depth and substrate for the species. Keep rooted crowns and bulbs from being buried too deeply, and remove damaged leaves during establishment.

Match temperature and lighting to the plant and your livestock. This listing is part of our general freshwater plant range; browse our axolotl plant selection for more focused options.

Shipping and natural variation

Supplied and shipped by Shrimpy Business through Shopify Collective. Plants may arrive separately from axolotls and other store items. Size, shape, and coloration vary naturally; choose the available size or portion shown in the product options.

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Related supplies and guides

browse stem and rooted plants or read our guide to choosing plants for axolotl and freshwater tanks.