Cardamine Lyrata Vietnam UNS Tissue Culture UNSTC

Common Name: Japanese Cress, Chinese Ivy

Cardamine Lyrata is a marsh plant that originates from Asia.  It grows in a clover-like pattern similar to Hydrocotyle.  High light and CO2 can keep this plant low growing to create a dense bush of foliage which can have a dramatic appearance in an aquascape.  This plant looks best when planted in groups or clumps instead of individual pieces here and there.  It can also be grown floating and acts as excellent coverage for fry, shrimp or skittish fish.  

Propagate by trimming stems and replanting on pulling apart dense clumps and splitting the roots. 

Notes:

• Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
• Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep “potted” aquarium plants, click here.
• CO2 injection will yield better growth.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
• Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants. They provide the best option for those who want to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into the aquarium.
• Remove tissue culture gel before planting.  Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers.

Family Name: Brassicaceae

Origin: Asia

Height: 5-10″

pH: 6.5-7.5

Care: Easy to Moderate

Light: Medium

Co2: Required 

Propagation: Cut stem and replant

Growth rate: Moderate to Fast