Enhance your aquarium with the exquisite Cardamine Lyrata, also known as Chinese Ivy or Japanese Cress. This versatile aquatic plant features distinctive, vibrant green leaves with a unique, lyre-shaped pattern, adding a touch of elegance to any aquatic environment.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Cardamine lyrata
- Common Names: Chinese Ivy, Japanese Cress
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Leaf Shape: Lyre-shaped, vibrant green
- Growth Height: Up to 30 cm (12 inches)
Ideal Conditions
Cardamine Lyrata thrives in various water conditions and adapts well to different lighting setups. It prefers moderate to high lighting and benefits from CO2 supplementation, although it can grow in low-tech setups as well. This plant is perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Maintenance Tips
To keep your Cardamine Lyrata healthy and flourishing:
- Light: Moderate to high
- CO2: Beneficial but not necessary
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich
- Water Temperature: 18-26°C (64-79°F)
- pH Range: 5.5-7.5
Regular trimming and adequate nutrient supplementation will ensure vibrant growth and prevent overgrowth. Its rapid growth rate makes it ideal for creating lush, green landscapes in your aquarium.
Aquascaping Uses
Cardamine Lyrata is versatile in aquascaping:
- Foreground Plant: Use as a low-growing carpet.
- Midground Plant: Creates a dense, green area.
- Surface Plant: Trails across the water surface, adding a dynamic feel.
Its vibrant green leaves provide excellent contrast and visual interest, making it a favorite in Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.
Propagation
Propagation is simple and effective. Cut healthy stems and replant them in the substrate to encourage new root development and fill out your aquarium with this stunning plant.
Cardamine Lyrata is a must-have for any aquarist looking to add a unique, visually appealing plant to their tank. Its easy maintenance, rapid growth, and striking appearance make it an excellent choice for creating a beautiful, natural underwater landscape.
- Sold as a Small Bare-root Plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
- Small bare-root | small rooted develop plants
- Bunched plants | rooted plants bundle with foam, and lead weight
- Potted plants | rooted developed plants potted with net pot and rock wool
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Cardamine Lyrata |
Common Name |
Japanese cress, Lyrata cress |
Placement |
Foreground / Midground |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Fast |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |