Cardamine lyrata sp (Vietnam)
Cardamine lyrata sp (Vietnam)
Cardamine lyrata sp. Vietnam is a fast-growing Vietnamese aquatic plant producing bright green leaves on delicate, trailing stems with a characteristic preference for cooler water and moderate light — an easy and adaptable cool-water plant that suits a range of aquarium styles from planted community tanks to cool-temperate biotope setups. The trailing stems create a naturally free-flowing midground to background character.
Care tip: Cardamine lyrata sp (Vietnam) grows best in moderate lighting with CO₂ optional. Maintain temperatures of 60–75°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular fertilization supports healthy growth.
Growing to 8 to 14 inches, the Vietnam form of Cardamine lyrata grows with pleasantly trailing stems that can be managed as a planted midground background plant or allowed to grow more freely in a naturalistic trailing manner. As a cool-water plant it performs best below 75°F — an important consideration for tanks running at typical tropical temperatures.
This easy plant grows in moderate lighting with CO₂ optional. The temperature range of 60 to 75°F reflects a genuine cool-water preference appropriate for temperate and subtropical setups. A pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provides comfortable conditions. Regular fertilization supports the bright green coloration and vigorous, trailing growth.
In the aquascape, Cardamine lyrata sp. Vietnam provides bright green trailing midground to background coverage of botanical freshness and natural character. Its cool-water preference suits temperate biotope compositions and cool-water community tanks. The trailing stems create organic, naturally flowing midground character distinct from upright stem plants.
Cardamine lyrata sp. Vietnam is a bright green, cool-water, and easy-growing trailing plant for cool-water aquariums and temperate biotope setups. Its natural trailing character and cool-water preference make it a practically appropriate and naturally charming plant for aquariums maintained at cooler temperatures.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 8–14 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 60–75°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Optional |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Notes | Bright green leaves and trailing stems. Prefers cooler water and moderate light. |
