{"product_id":"hottonia-palustris-tissue-culture-tropica","title":"Hottonia Palustris - Tissue Culture - Tropica","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHottonia palustris | A Feathery and Elegant Stem Plant From Asia and Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHottonia palustris is a beautifully delicate and distinctive stem plant that brings a soft, feathery texture to the aquarium that few other plants can replicate. Native to the slow-moving waters, ditches, and marshes of Asia and Europe, this graceful plant produces multiple curved, arching shoots lined with finely fanned, intensely light green leaves that fan out in a whorled pattern around the stem — creating a lush, full, almost cloud-like appearance that is both eye-catching and elegantly natural. Despite its intricate appearance, Hottonia palustris is a surprisingly easy and forgiving plant that is well suited to beginners and experienced aquarists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrowing to 4–12 inches (10–30 cm) tall with each stem spreading to approximately 1.5–2.5 inches (4–6 cm) wide, Hottonia palustris fills in quickly and creates a dense, close-growing group that adds extraordinary depth and texture to any planted layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Natural Bridge Between Plant Heights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the most useful qualities of Hottonia palustris in aquascape design is its wide, spreading growth form — making it an ideal transition plant between low foreground carpets and tall background plants. Its broad, bushy silhouette fills the midground naturally and softens the visual jump between very different plant heights, creating a more gradual, naturalistic progression through the layout. Its bright, intensely light green colouration also makes it an exceptional contrast plant alongside red and dark green species — the pale green luminosity enhancing the depth and richness of surrounding colours beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Hottonia palustris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as: Water Violet, Featherfoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Asia and Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4–12 inches (10–30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1.5–2.5 inches (4–6 cm) per stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Not required, though supplementation encourages lusher, more compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Midground — ideal as a transitional plant between foreground and background species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Pruning Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in groups of 5 or more stems for the most dramatic and natural display. Frequent trimming of the longer shoots is essential to maintaining the close, bushy form that makes this plant so attractive — allowing stems to grow unchecked results in taller, looser growth that loses the compact, cloud-like quality. Trim regularly and replant healthy cuttings to fill in the group and encourage new growth from the base of the plant. The more actively it is managed, the fuller and more impressive the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly stunning alongside red stem plants such as Rotala and Ludwigia where its bright light green colouration creates maximum colour contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for nature-style aquascapes, Dutch aquariums, and low-tech planted setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent and underused choice for aquarists looking for a distinctive midground plant that bridges plant height transitions naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48650358882526,"sku":null,"price":14.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-27.png?v=1787871526","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/hottonia-palustris-tissue-culture-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}