Description
Cardamine lyrata, often called Chinese ivy, is a distinctive stem plant with rounded, kidney-shaped bright-green leaves spaced along a zig-zagging stem. The cheerful, airy look of Cardamine lyrata makes it a lovely contrast plant for the midground or background, and it even produces aerial creeping shoots when happy.
Cardamine lyrata prefers cooler water and grows well in low-tech tanks under moderate light, growing faster with CO₂ but never requiring it. Plant Cardamine lyrata in the substrate or let it trail, dose a light fertiliser, and trim the tops to replant; it propagates easily from cuttings and from the little shoots along the stem.
Easy and unusual, Cardamine lyrata is a great pick for beginners wanting a different leaf shape, and it thrives in community, shrimp and coldwater-leaning tanks. Add Cardamine lyrata for fresh green, rounded foliage that softens any aquascape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardamine lyrata easy to grow?
Yes, Cardamine lyrata is an easy, undemanding stem plant that grows in low-tech tanks under moderate light.
Does Cardamine lyrata prefer cooler water?
Cardamine lyrata does best in cooler to moderate temperatures and can struggle in very warm tropical tanks over long periods.
How do I propagate Cardamine lyrata?
Trim and replant the tops of Cardamine lyrata, or use the small creeping shoots that form along the stem.
Is Cardamine lyrata good for shrimp tanks?
Cardamine lyrata is shrimp-safe and its rounded leaves and creeping shoots give shrimp plenty of grazing surface.
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