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Hydrocotyle tripartita is a fast-growing, light green creeping plant adored in the aquascaping world for its distinctive clover-shaped leaves and versatile use. Originally from Australia and often referred to as Hydrocotyle sp. "Japan", it has become a favourite for creating lush carpets, cascading accents, or midground highlights in both high-tech and low-tech setups.
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita
Family: Araliaceae
Origin: Australia
Height: 3 – 10 cm
Light Requirements: Medium to High
CO₂ Requirements: Low to Medium (beneficial for compact growth)
Growth Rate: Fast
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
More Information:
This charming water pennywort has made a strong impression in the aquascaping community thanks to its small, fresh green, three-lobed leaves and ability to grow in a variety of forms—creeping across the substrate, climbing over hardscape, or even trailing from elevated surfaces. While it naturally grows across the ground in bright light and CO₂-rich environments, in lower-tech tanks, it tends to grow upward with a more scattered appearance.
Despite its delicate appearance, Hydrocotyle tripartita is quite hardy and adaptable. It thrives under strong lighting with added CO₂ and nutrients, forming compact, lush mats. In lower-energy setups, it remains attractive but may grow more loosely. Regular trimming helps maintain a neat carpet and encourages lateral spread.
Whether used in the foreground, as a vertical accent, or even in emersed conditions (such as paludariums and Wabi-Kusa), this plant offers aquascapers a fresh pop of colour and intricate texture. It pairs beautifully with hardscape and contrasts nicely against broader-leaved or red-toned species.
