• Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
  • Hottonia palustris Tropica
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Hottonia palustris

Feathery native European stem plant for cool and temperate planted aquariums

£8.99
£8.99
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Quick Facts

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Common name: Water violet

Origin: Asia

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Hottonia palustris, the water violet, is a delicate European aquatic plant producing fine, pinnate leaves arranged along tall, branching stems. It is one of the few native European species used in the aquarium hobby and brings a refined, feathery texture to planted layouts that is quite different from the more commonly available tropical stem plants.

It is a moderately demanding species, preferring cooler, clear water with medium light and ideally some CO2 supplementation. It can be floated to form surface cover or rooted in a sandy or fine substrate. It tends to do best in unheated or cool-water aquariums rather than tropical set-ups above 22°C.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Hottonia palustris suits temperate aquariums, cold water or pond set-ups, and cool planted tanks from 60 litres upward. Its fine, intricate leaf form and graceful stem structure make it a distinctive and beautiful choice for hobbyists who enjoy working with native and temperate plant species.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

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Hottonia palustris Tropica
Hottonia palustris Tropica
Hottonia palustris Tropica
Hottonia palustris Tropica
Hottonia palustris Tropica
Hottonia palustris Tropica
Hottonia palustris Tropica

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Hottonia palustris a tropical or coldwater plant?

It is a temperate species that prefers cooler water. It is best kept in unheated or cool-water aquariums below 22°C and is also suitable for outdoor ponds.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 supplementation is beneficial and helps produce the most compact, healthy growth. It can be kept without it but may grow more slowly.

Can it be floated or does it need to be planted?

It can be floated or gently anchored in a sandy or fine substrate. Floating it is effective for providing surface cover in cooler water set-ups.

Will it grow in a tropical aquarium?

It is not ideally suited to consistently warm tropical temperatures above 22–24°C and tends to decline over time in heated tanks.

Is it native to the UK?

Yes. Hottonia palustris is native to Europe including the UK, where it grows in clean ponds, ditches, and slow-moving waterways.