Cardamine Lyrata – Japanese Cress Aquarium Plant
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Cardamine Lyrata – Japanese Cress Live Aquarium Plant
Add lush greenery and a natural, flowing appearance to your freshwater aquarium with Cardamine lyrata (Japanese Cress). This attractive stem plant features delicate, rounded green leaves along slender, branching stems, creating a soft, cascading appearance in planted aquariums.
Japanese Cress is a versatile, relatively fast-growing aquatic plant that can be used in the midground, background, or allowed to trail across driftwood and hardscape. Its flexible growth habit makes it an excellent choice for natural-style aquascapes, shrimp tanks, and community aquariums.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 bunch of live Cardamine lyrata (Japanese Cress)
- Multiple healthy stems per bunch
- Carefully selected and packaged for shipping
- Plant size, stem length, and fullness may vary naturally
Key Features
- Bright Green Foliage: Attractive rounded leaves create a fresh, natural appearance.
- Versatile Placement: Suitable for midground, background, or trailing arrangements.
- Moderate to Fast Growth: Establishes readily under suitable aquarium conditions.
- Easy Propagation: Healthy stem cuttings can be replanted to encourage fuller growth.
- Natural Shelter: Provides cover for shrimp, fry, and small aquarium fish.
- Aquascaping Flexibility: Can be trimmed into bushy clusters or allowed to grow naturally.
Cardamine Lyrata Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy to Moderate
- Lighting: Low to Moderate; brighter lighting encourages more compact growth
- CO₂: Optional, but beneficial for faster, fuller growth
- Temperature: 64–78°F
- pH: 6.0–7.5 preferred
- Placement: Midground or Background
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Propagation: Stem cuttings
- Substrate: Aquarium soil, sand, or gravel with appropriate fertilization
Growing Tip: Cardamine lyrata generally performs best in cooler freshwater conditions. Warmer temperatures may encourage leggier growth or reduce overall vigor. Consistent nutrients and regular trimming help maintain healthy, attractive foliage.
Planting Instructions
- Remove the plant bunch from its packaging and gently rinse the stems.
- Separate individual stems before planting.
- Insert each stem approximately 1 inch into the aquarium substrate.
- Space stems slightly apart to allow room for growth and water circulation.
- Trim as needed and replant healthy cuttings to create a fuller appearance.
Cardamine lyrata can also develop a trailing growth pattern, making it useful for softening the edges of rocks, driftwood, and other aquarium decorations.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Every AquariumVille plant order is carefully packed to help protect your plants during transit.
- Processing Time: 1–4 business days
- Shipping Days: Live plants typically ship Monday and Tuesday to reduce weekend transit delays.
- Weather Protection: Insulation is included when appropriate. Select a heat or cold pack when necessary for your local temperatures.
- Live Arrival Guarantee: Available according to our current shipping and weather protection requirements.
Arrival Issues: Please contact us within 2 hours of delivery with clear photos of the plants and packaging if there is a problem.
Some temporary leaf loss, melting, or changes in appearance may occur as plants adjust to new aquarium conditions.
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