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Hottonia palustris (Water Violet)

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Hottonia palustris, commonly known as Water Violet, is an elegant and distinct stem plant native to Europe and Asia. Characterized by its deeply lobed, bright green leaves, it brings a delicate texture to the aquarium. Its undemanding nature makes it a popular choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.
Hottonia palustris (Water Violet)

Description

Hottonia palustris is a beautiful, easy-to-grow stem plant originating from Europe and Asia. It features unique, deeply serrated, pinnate leaves that form an intense, light green bushy structure. It is highly valued in the hobby for creating a striking visual contrast against plants with broader leaves or darker colors in the aquascape.

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Care and Maintenance

This plant is quite undemanding and highly adaptable, thriving in low to medium light conditions without the strict need for supplemental CO2 injection, though it will grow more robustly and compactly with it. Regular pruning encourages a dense, bushy growth habit, making it ideal for the middleground of the aquarium. It frequently develops many side shoots, allowing for easy propagation by snipping the stems and replanting the cuttings directly into the substrate.

Plant info

Colors: Green, Light green
Difficulty: Easy
Origin: Europe/Asia
Usage: Middleground
Type: Stem
Growth rate: Medium
Height: 10 - 20 cm
Light demand: Low
CO2: Low
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