Clove

Clove Polyps: Colorful Soft Corals with Flower-Like Movement

Clove polyps bring bright color, soft movement, and natural texture to reef aquariums. At Corals Depot, each clove polyp coral is selected for health, color, and strong polyp extension. Also known as clove coral or clavularia coral, this soft coral is loved for its small flower-like polyps, waving movement, and ability to create a lively coral garden across rockwork.

These clavularia polyps are popular with reef hobbyists because they add motion and coverage without needing the care demands of many stony corals. Clove polyps can include green, metallic, orange, and other colorful varieties, making them a great choice for soft coral gardens, mixed reef tanks, and saltwater aquariums that need more movement. With moderate lighting, moderate water flow, and stable water parameters, clove corals can grow steadily and spread across rock or rubble.

Care Tips:

• Place clove polyps on rockwork or rubble where they have room to spread.
• Use moderate lighting and moderate indirect water movement.
• Maintain stable water quality for healthy polyp extension.
• Trim or isolate growth if you want to control spreading in the reef tank.