{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-verticillata","title":"Hydrocotyle verticillata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant directly into nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs are helpful since it’s a root feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Place stems a few centimeters apart to allow creeping spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchoring\u003c\/strong\u003e: Push roots gently into the substrate so the “umbrella” leaves sit above the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium to high light\u003c\/strong\u003e: Encourages compact, creeping growth and prevents the plant from stretching upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8–10 hours daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft to moderately hard water preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Growth \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strongly recommended for lush, healthy growth and faster spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplement with root tabs and liquid fertilizers for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular trimming helps maintain a neat carpet and prevents overcrowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐠 Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeground plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creates a whimsical “mini lily pad lawn” effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works beautifully alongside rocks, driftwood, or taller stem plants to add depth and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrocotyle verticillata grows \u003cstrong\u003emoderately fast\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, so trimming is important to keep balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid shading it with larger plants, as consistent light is key to compact growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike tissue culture cups, bare-root\/potted plants may carry snails or hitchhikers—rinse carefully before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Micro Aquatic Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 clump 5cm","offer_id":45003782488134,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/SHOPIFYPHOTO_4.jpg?v=1779296032","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/hydrocotyle-verticillata","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}