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Hottonia Palustris Invitro

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Hottonia Palustris InVitro Aquarium Plant: A Unique and Feather-Like Aquascaping Beauty Hottonia Palustris, also known as Water Violet, is a stunning...
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Hottonia Palustris InVitro Aquarium Plant: A Unique and Feather-Like Aquascaping Beauty

Hottonia Palustris, also known as Water Violet, is a stunning and delicate aquarium plant featuring finely divided, feathery green leaves. This fast-growing stem plant thrives in both high-tech and low-tech setups, adding a soft and natural feel to any aquascape. Its bushy appearance makes it perfect for creating dense midground or background sections in planted tanks. Grown in sterile in vitro conditions, this plant arrives free from pests, algae, and snails, ensuring a fresh and healthy start for your aquarium.

Invitro Cup:

  • Each Cup has 6-8 plants in.

  • Plug-and-Play: Each plant comes in a sealed, gel-filled cup, complete with its own nutrient-rich substrate. No more messy planting or troublesome algae issues. Just open the cup, rinse the gel off the roots, and plant directly in your substrate.

  • Pristine and Pesticide-Free: Invitro plants are meticulously cultivated in a sterile laboratory environment, ensuring they are free of pests, diseases, and algae. You can confidently add them to your aquarium without fear of introducing unwanted guests.

Invitro Pots are snail and pest free. Find out more about Invitro pots here!

Product Description:

Hottonia Palustris In Vitro - A Fast-Growing, Feathery Green Stem Plant for Aquascaping

Transform Your Aquascape with Water Violet:

With its unique, feather-like leaves and fast-growing nature, Hottonia Palustris In Vitro is an excellent choice for adding texture and movement to your aquarium. Whether used as a midground highlight or background filler, this elegant plant enhances the beauty of any aquascape.

  • Scientific Name: Hottonia Palustris
  • Common Name: Water Violet
  • Cultivation Method: In Vitro (Tissue Cultured)
  • Portion Size: Cup with multiple plantlets
  • Growth Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Light Requirement: Medium to High
  • CO2 Requirement: Recommended for best growth
  • pH Range: 5.5 - 7.5
  • Temperature Range: 59°F - 77°F (15°C - 25°C)
  • Plant Placement: Midground, Background

  • Regular Pruning for Compact Growth: Trimming encourages bushier growth and prevents it from becoming leggy.
  • CO2 and Nutrients Improve Colour and Density: While not essential, CO2 and liquid fertilization promote vibrant growth.
  • Plant in Small Clumps: To establish a dense, natural-looking cluster, separate the in vitro plant into smaller portions before planting.

  • Sterile In Vitro Cultivation: Grown in a pest-free, algae-free environment, ensuring a healthy start with no unwanted hitchhikers.

  • Soft, Feathery Foliage: The finely divided leaves create a delicate, flowing effect, perfect for natural aquascapes.

  • Ideal for Midground and Background: Its bushy, upright growth makes it an excellent filler plant for planted tanks.

  • Fast-Growing and Easy to Maintain: Adapts well to a variety of water conditions, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced aquascapers.

  • Great for Fish and Shrimp Tanks: Provides excellent shelter and grazing areas for small fish and shrimp, enhancing the natural environment.

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