Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ on Stainless Steel – CPA

Common Name:Monte Carlo

Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ originates from Argentina and serves as one of the absolute best foreground choices in the aquascaping hobby. When provided with ample lighting and nutrients, Monte Carlo forms a remarkably lush green carpet consisting of small, rounded, bright green leaves. It is immensely popular because it beautifully resembles the tight look of Hemianthus Callitrichoides (HC/Dwarf Baby Tears), but is far more forgiving and significantly easier to cultivate.

This specialized variant comes pre-mounted on a heavy-duty stainless steel sheet to weigh it down and prevent pesky floating. Even better, the flexible mesh sheet can be gently bent to accommodate sloped aquascapes, rolling hills, and uneven substrates rather than just flat surfaces, offering excellent support until the plant establishes a deep root system.

Key Features & Benefits

• This listing includes Micranthemum Monte Carlo attached to a 3 x 1.25″ stainless steel sheet.
• Achieves the delicate, high-end look of Dwarf Baby Tears but features a much heartier, easier-to-grow nature.
• Highly adaptable to both submerged and emersed conditions, making it perfect for traditional aquariums, dry-start methods, or Wabi Kusa setups.

Care

• Place the pre-mounted sheet directly onto your substrate or gently press it down into slopes where you want your carpet to begin.
• Provide moderate to high lighting paired with consistent CO2 injection to maintain dense, low-growing, compact behavior.
• Vertical stretching or yellowing leaves typically indicate a lack of proper lighting or a nutrient deficiency, while thinning leaves hint at a lack of CO2.
• Perform regular trimmings once the plant becomes fully established and happy to ensure the lower layers continue to receive light and oxygen.
• Refrain from making drastic or sudden changes to your aquarium parameters, as unstable water conditions can contribute to plant melt and rotting.

Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

• Family Name:Phrymaceae
• Origin:Argentina
• Height:1–2 inches
• Placement: Foreground
• pH:6.0–7.5
• Temperature:68–80°F
• Care Level:Medium
• Light Requirements:Medium to High
• CO2:Recommended
• Propagation:Cut new growth along with roots
• Growth Rate:Moderate to Fast