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Cardamine Lyrata, a graceful and beautiful aquarium plant available at Aquarium Roots. Also known as Japanese Cress or Chinese Ivy, this plant is highly valued for its delicate and lyre-shaped leaves, compact growth, and elegant appearance, making it a lovely addition to planted aquariums.
Cardamine Lyrata is a low-growing carpeting plant that thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions. Its bright green leaves and intricate leaf structure create a lush carpeting effect, making it ideal for foreground or midground placement in freshwater aquariums. With proper care and maintenance, Cardamine Lyrata can flourish and enhance the beauty of your aquatic environment.
Explore our care chart below for more information on how to provide the best environment for your Cardamine Lyrata:
Care Chart:
- Species: Cardamine Lyrata
- Origin: Cultivated in the aquarium trade
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Height: 2-6 inches
- Light Demand: Moderate to high
- CO2: Recommended for optimal growth
- Temperature: 68-82°F
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or aquasoil
- Placement: Foreground or midground
- Propagation: Runners and division