Japanese cress

Cardamine lyrata

Freshwater

Height30 cm

Care levelBeginner

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Water

Temperature18–23 °C

5 °C35 °C

pH5.0–8.0

49

General hardness4–18 dGH

0 dGH35 dGH

Carbonate hardness5–15 dKH

0 dKH20 dKH

Comfortable
Acceptable, less ideal
Tolerated, not comfortable

Character and care

LightMedium
Added CO₂None
GrowthFast
Where to plantBackground, midground

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