MenyanthaceaeFloatingIntermediate

Tropica Nymphoides Hydrophylla Taiwan

Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan'

Also known as: Taiwan Nymphoides, Floating Heart Taiwan, Water Snowflake

Origin: Taiwan, South-East Asia

Tropica Nymphoides Hydrophylla Taiwan

Care Requirements

LightMedium
CO₂Not required
Temperature2228 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH67.5
49

Quick Stats

Placement
Foreground
Growth Rate
Fast
Height
up to 20 cm
Propagation
Runners from main plant
Notes
Control spread by removing excess leaves. Reduces algae by shading and nutrient uptake.

About

Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan' is a floating-leafed aquatic plant from Southeast Asia and Taiwan, related to the floating heart (Nymphoides peltata) family but with smaller, more compact circular to heart-shaped leaves. In the aquarium, it can be grown as a surface plant (leaves floating at the surface) or as a submerged stem plant where the leaves spread at the midwater level.

The plant's round, bright-green leaves with slightly wavy margins create an attractive tropical appearance, reminiscent of miniature water lily pads. When grown submerged as a stem plant, it produces a distinctive visual effect with multiple floating-heart-shaped leaves arranged vertically along the stem.

Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan' grows quickly once established and requires relatively little care. It can grow without CO2 and tolerates a wide range of water conditions, making it accessible to intermediate aquarists who want a distinctive-looking plant that doesn't demand a high-tech setup.

The 'Taiwan' designation indicates a specific cultivated form grown by specialist aquatic plant producers including Tropica, typically from tissue culture for clean introduction.

Care Guide

Light: Medium to high light (20–60 PAR) for vigorous growth. Grows without CO2 in medium light.

CO2: Optional. CO2 injection (10–20 mg/L) improves growth rate and leaf quality.

Growing Method: Can be grown as a floating plant or submerged stem plant. As a submerged stem plant, ensure light reaches each leaf node.

Placement: Midground to midwater stem plant or floating surface plant. Groups of 3–7 stems for midground coverage. Control spread to prevent surface overgrowth.

Maintenance: Moderate. Trim frequently to prevent overgrowth. Remove surface leaves if too many are blocking light to lower plants.

Water Parameters: pH 6.0–8.0, temperature 22–28°C. Adaptable.

Buy Tropica Nymphoides Hydrophylla Taiwan from FinsHQ shops

Shops currently listing this plant with stock available

1 shop
AQ

AquaStore Antwerp

Built for aquarium retailers

Sell Tropica Nymphoides Hydrophylla Taiwan in your shop?

Join aquarium shops already using FinsHQ. Get a beautiful webshop, mobile app, and inventory management — built for aquatic retailers.

Start your free store