Cardamine Lyrata Indo
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Common Names: Japanese Cress, Chinese Ivy
Scientific Name: Cardamine lyrata 'Indo'
Cardamine Lyrata 'Indo' is a versatile aquatic plant known for its delicate, lyre-shaped leaves and vibrant green coloration. Native to East Asia, this plant thrives in both submerged and emersed conditions, making it suitable for aquariums, paludariums, ripariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Easy
- Light Requirements: Moderate to High Light
- CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
- Placement: Foreground, Midground
- Growth Characteristics: Moderate to Fast-Growing, Trailing
- Water Parameters: Soft to Moderately Hard Water, pH 6.0–7.5
- Special Features: Delicate Foliage, Versatile Placement
- Country of Origin: East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)
Essentials
- Light: Moderate to high; bright lighting promotes healthy growth and prevents legginess.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Thrives submerged and adapts well to emersed setups.
- Temperature: 60–82°F (15–28°C); avoid temperatures above 82°F to prevent wilting.
- Soil: Grows well in nutrient-rich substrate; can also thrive in gravel or sand with adequate fertilization.
- Placement: Ideal for the foreground to midground in aquascapes; can also be used as a floating plant to provide cover for fish and invertebrates.
Features
- Size: Typically grows 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) tall, depending on conditions.
- Rate: Moderate to fast-growing; regular trimming helps maintain desired shape and prevents overgrowth.
- Foliage: Delicate, lyre-shaped leaves with vibrant green coloration; emersed growth may exhibit slightly different leaf morphology.
- Flowering: Produces small, white flowers when grown emersed, particularly in ripariums or vivariums.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from regular dosing with liquid fertilizers rich in micronutrients; CO₂ supplementation can enhance growth but is not essential.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim stems regularly to encourage bushy growth; propagate by cutting healthy stems and replanting them in substrate or allowing them to float until roots develop.
- Special Tips: Maintaining cooler water temperatures and consistent lighting will promote optimal growth; high temperatures can lead to wilting and smaller leaves.
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