Tropica Cardamine – Hardy Freshwater Plant with Clover Leaves

Plant Overview

Tropica Cardamine lyrata is a charming freshwater aquarium plant from Asia. It’s known for its distinctive round, clover-shaped leaves that grow along creeping stems. This plant adapts easily, making it beginner-friendly, while still offering aquascapers unique textures for their layouts.

It can be grown rooted in substrate or allowed to float, and under strong light it produces compact, bushy growth.

Key Features

• 🍀 Unique Look: Clover-like leaves add a soft, natural touch.
• 🌱 Versatile: Can be grown rooted or floating.
• 🐟 Shrimp & Fry Shelter: Provides cover for small fish and shrimp.
• 💡 Beginner-Friendly: Hardy plant adaptable to many conditions.
• 🪴 Tropica Quality: Strong nursery-raised growth.

Specifications

• Brand: Tropica
• Plant: Cardamine lyrata
• Type: Stem plant
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Light Requirement: Low–Medium
• CO₂ Requirement: Low (optional, improves growth)
• Placement: Midground or background

Care Guide

• Tank Placement: Midground or background
• Water Temperature: 64–79°F (18–26°C)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
• Maintenance: Trim stems regularly to encourage bushy growth

Why Choose Tropica Cardamine?

✔️ Beginner-friendly and hardy
✔️ Adds soft, clover-like texture to aquascapes
✔️ Works in both low-tech and high-tech tanks
✔️ Provides cover and enrichment for small fish and shrimp

FAQ

Q: Can Tropica Cardamine float?
A: Yes, it grows well rooted or floating at the surface.

Q: Is it good for shrimp tanks?
A: Absolutely—shrimp love grazing on the biofilm it collects.

Q: How fast does it grow?
A: Moderate growth, faster with added CO₂ and nutrients.

Closing Section

Add a Clover-Like Accent with Tropica Cardamine
With its round leaves and creeping stems, Tropica Cardamine lyrata is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to add texture and contrast to their freshwater aquariums.