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Eleocharis vivipara “Tall Hair Grass”

Micranthemum sp ‘monte carlo’

Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ comes from Argentina. It has compact, round and fresh light green leaves on creeping stalks and creates a fast-growing carpet in the front of the aquarium.

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Description

A highly interesting and recommendable ground-covering plant that’s still a rarity. It was collected on a riverbank in the province Misiones in North Argentine by some Japanese, and it was named after the place where it was found: Micranthemum sp. “Montecarlo-3”. This plant is also known under the name “New Large Pearl Grass”, and in South America as “Bacopita”. It looks like a larger version of Hemianthus callitrichoides, but it is also somewhat similar to “standard” Micranthemum umbrosum. It grows flat on the ground, forming a compact mat. The roundish leaves are a bit smaller and of a darker green than those of M. umbrosum. When planted in an elevated place, loose shoots will bow to the ground. This Micranthemum is easier in cultivation than Hemianthus callitrichoides.

Specifications
Plant Type

Growth Rate

Light Demand

CO2

Planting Instructions

Planting Instructions

  1. Remove the label
  2. Remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
  3. Remove the rock wool from the root system , take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this
  4. Plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate

Transitioning process – emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium

  • Provide good water conditions for your plants
  • Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants , follow the instructions from the manufacturer
  • Provide the correct lighting spectrum , based on the plants needs
  • Prune dead leaves and stems constantly
  • A Co2 system is a good addition into your aquarium for the plants to flourish
  • Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions
  • Patience is key for the transition to take place

In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.

This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. After a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. Continuous trimming and fertilization is needed for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.

Plant Information
Common names Tweedie’s pearlweed, Montecarlo pearlweed, New Large Pearl Grass, Bacopita
Synonyms Micranthemum sp. ”Montecarlo-3”, Micranthemum sp. ”Montecarlo”, Micranthemum sp. ”Monte Carlo”
Misapplied names Elatine hydropiper, Bacopa sp. ”Parana-í Guazú”, Hemianthus sp. ”Parana-í Guazú”
Complete botanical name Micránthemum tweediei Benth.
Family Linderniaceae
Genus Micranthemum
Difficulty easy
Colour light green, medium green
Texture kleinblättrig
Usage Foreground, ground cover
Aquascaping forms a small-leaved carpet
Height 1 – 3cm
Growth medium
pH value 5 – 7
Carbonate hardness 2 – 12°dKH
Propagation Cuttings, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants
Can grow emersed? yes
Source Flowgrow
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