Hottonia Palustris UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Hottonia Palustris is a stem plant native to quiet waters across Europe and Western Asia. This species produces deeply divided, fan-shaped green leaves that branch out along upright stems, creating a soft, feathery texture underwater. The delicate foliage provides visual contrast against broad-leaved species in midground and background placements. It adapts smoothly to both fully submerged aquarium setups and emersed growth in humid terrariums, where it occasionally produces small lavender flowers above the water surface.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Feathery, fan-shaped leaves create a soft texture in midground and background layouts.
- Adapts smoothly to fully submerged aquariums or emersed growth in humid terrariums.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small portions or individual stems 1 inch apart into your aquarium soil, ensuring lower leaves receive light.
- Provide low to moderate lighting; while CO2 is not strictly required, supplying pressurized CO2 and regular liquid fertilizers encourages thicker stem tops and faster growth.
- Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden water chemistry shifts to prevent leaf melting during transition.
- To propagate, trim main stem tops with sharp straight shears and replant the cuttings directly into your aquarium soil to encourage side shoots. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hottonia palustris |
| Common Name(s) | Hottonia Palustris, Featherfoil, Water Violet |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Tissue Culture Aquatic Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Light Requirement | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional / Recommended (Promotes bushy top growth) |
| Placement / Usage | Midground / Background Textured Accent |
| Height / Size | 4–12”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cuttings (Trim stem tops or side shoots and replant) |
| Origin | Europe, Asia |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I prepare Hottonia Palustris Tissue Culture before planting?
Rinse the nutrient gel completely off the roots in a small bowl of room-temperature water. Once clean, divide the cluster into small clumps or individual stems and insert the roots into your aquarium soil using fine pinsettes.
2. Is Hottonia Palustris suitable for low-tech aquariums?
Yes, Hottonia Palustris grows well in low-tech setups under moderate lighting without CO2 injection, though leaves may grow slightly looser and stems will stretch taller toward the light.
3. How do I keep Hottonia Palustris bushy in the midground?
Regularly trimming the top stems encourages lower nodes to sprout multiple lateral side shoots. Replanting the trimmed tops back into your aquarium soil alongside parent stems creates a dense green bush over time.