Any suggestions on Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Shiggy · 01-13-2013, 04:16 PM

I have some Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides and they are just getting out of hand. I was just wondering if any one has any ideas or tips to keep this plant nice and neat looking?

HybridHerp · 01-13-2013, 05:32 PM

I feel like this entire genus is filled with plants that's sole purpose is to become a mess. I say just keep thinning it and condensing it.

Algae Beater · 01-13-2013, 05:40 PM

the whole genus DOES exhibit this growing habit. diligent pruning is really the only way, especially in a brightly lit tank that encourages flat growth.

iris · 01-14-2013, 11:18 PM

I have some but don't know where to place it? Is it a middle ground type plant or background?

**Jeffww** · 01-14-2013, 11:36 PM

it's foreground, mid and back. If you keep it tamed and trimmed it's a good foreground. Let it get loose and it'll be back/mid in a smaller tank.

Unikorn · 02-03-2013, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Shiggy

I have some Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides and they are just getting out of hand. I was just wondering if any one has any ideas or tips to keep this plant nice and neat looking?

Thanks Shiggy! This little plant is just adorable! Any tips in regards to forming a carpet effect? This may be one of my favorites now

danielt · 02-03-2013, 08:25 AM

Light controls it best. I don't have enough light to grow it as a carpet but closer to the surface it made a dense ball growing in my Limnophila Sessiliflora bush.

Option · 02-03-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffww

it's foreground, mid and back.

LOL yeah pretty much. I've given mine boatloads of light and it's still reaching for the sky. I'd say trimming is unavoidable in order to keep it as a foreground plant.

Algae Beater · 02-03-2013, 06:04 PM

i tend to let it grow and do a massive trim every few weeks

01-13-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
Shiggy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 130	Any suggestions on Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides I have some Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides and they are just getting out of hand. I was just wondering if any one has any ideas or tips to keep this plant nice and neat looking?

01-13-2013, 05:32 PM	#2
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,918	I feel like this entire genus is filled with plants that's sole purpose is to become a mess. I say just keep thinning it and condensing it. __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

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01-13-2013, 05:40 PM	#3
Algae Beater Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	the whole genus DOES exhibit this growing habit. diligent pruning is really the only way, especially in a brightly lit tank that encourages flat growth.

01-14-2013, 11:18 PM	#4
iris Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 46	I have some but don't know where to place it? Is it a middle ground type plant or background?

01-14-2013, 11:36 PM	#5
Jeffww Microsynodontis Lover (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 2,081	it's foreground, mid and back. If you keep it tamed and trimmed it's a good foreground. Let it get loose and it'll be back/mid in a smaller tank.

02-03-2013, 08:25 AM	#7
danielt Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In an aquarium nearby Posts: 253	Light controls it best. I don't have enough light to grow it as a carpet but closer to the surface it made a dense ball growing in my Limnophila Sessiliflora bush.

02-03-2013, 06:04 PM	#9
Algae Beater Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	i tend to let it grow and do a massive trim every few weeks