Bring soft texture and bright green color to your aquarium with Cardamine lyrata, commonly known as Japanese Cress. Its delicate stems and rounded leaves create a graceful, trailing appearance that looks beautiful in planted tanks, shrimp aquariums, and peaceful community setups.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
• 1 bunch of live Cardamine lyrata
• Each bunch contains multiple healthy stems
• Plant size, fullness, and leaf shape may vary naturally
PLANT CARE
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Lighting: Low to medium
• Placement: Midground or background
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Temperature: Approximately 68–79°F
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove any packaging and gently rinse the plant. Separate the stems if desired, then plant them individually or in small groups approximately 1–2 inches apart. Bury only the lower portion of each stem while keeping the leaves above the substrate.
Cardamine lyrata can also be allowed to trail through the aquarium or grow toward the water’s surface. Regular trimming encourages fuller, bushier growth.
BENEFICIAL ITEMS SOLD IN OUR SHOP
• Root tabs help supply nutrients to established roots, especially in sand or gravel substrates
• Plant weights help keep lightweight stems securely positioned while they develop roots
Root tabs and plant weights are available separately in our shop.
TRANSITION EXPECTATIONS
Some leaf loss, yellowing, or temporary melting may occur after shipping or when the plant adjusts to different water conditions. This is a normal transition response. Remove damaged leaves, keep conditions stable, and allow time for fresh aquarium-adapted growth to develop.
