🏅 GROWER LEVEL BADGE • EASY–INTERMEDIATE
🌱 Hottonia palustris (Water Violet)
🎯 Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Easy–Intermediate)
🧪 CO₂: Optional (enhances growth)
💡 Light: Moderate
🌍 Placement: Midground → Background
⏱️ Growth Speed: Fast
🛠️ Maintenance: Trim to encourage bushiness
🧠 Pro Tip: Thrives in cooler tanks and prefers soft,
slightly acidic water. Keep it in open areas with gentle flow so its
delicate leaves can sway naturally.
🌿 Aquarium Planting Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse off rock wool and trim damaged leaves.
- Divide: Separate large clumps into 5–10 stem bunches.
- Placement: Midground to background, near gentle filter flow.
- Planting: Space stems 2–3 cm apart using tweezers.
- Substrate: Use nutrient-rich soil or root tabs if needed.
- Conditions: 16–24°C (60–75°F), pH 6.0–7.5.
- CO₂ & Fertilizer: Optional CO₂ + liquid ferts for best color.
- Maintenance: Trim tops and replant cuttings to thicken growth.
Hottonia palustris is a graceful stem plant native to Asia and Europe, prized for its finely divided, fan-shaped light green leaves. Each stem grows 10–30 cm tall and 4–6 cm wide, forming a lush, bushy cluster with regular trimming. Its flowing form makes it an excellent transition between carpet plants and taller background species, while its bright green tones beautifully contrast red or darker plants.
