Origin: Argentina, South America
Usage: Foreground, Carpeting, Nano Tanks, Epiphyte
CO2: Medium
Light: Medium – High
Care: Medium
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Fast
Height: 1 – 3”
Width: Carpeting
Temp: 40 – 82F
Achieve stunning aquarium success with 1•2•Grow!—premium young plants cultivated in Tropica’s laboratory and guaranteed free from snails, algae, and pesticides, ensuring safety for sensitive shrimp and fish. These compact plants are ideal for small to medium aquariums, arriving ready to divide into portions for broader coverage. With proper CO2 and fertilizer, they deliver lush, dense growth, rewarding your patience with a vibrant aquascape. Choose 1•2•Grow! for clean, healthy, and hassle-free aquarium plants that elevate your aquatic environment.
How To Use:
1.Carefully take the plant out of the cup and thoroughly rinse off the growing media (agar) in a container of water.
2.Split the plant in 6-8 portions using your fingers or sharp scissors. Definitely use sharp scissors to separate any small foreground plants.
3.Plant the portions into the substrate using tweezers, then watch them grow!
Micranthemum tweediei ‘Monte Carlo’ hails from Argentina and is known for its compact, round, light-green leaves that grow on creeping stalks, creating a dense carpet in the aquarium foreground. Its appearance is similar to Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’), but it is much more beginner-friendly. In addition to carpeting the substrate, Monte Carlo can also attach to wood and porous stones, functioning as an epiphyte, adding versatility to its use in aquascapes.
To thrive and grow compactly, Monte Carlo requires strong lighting and CO2 injection. It is a fast grower, so frequent trimming is necessary to prevent the lower layers of the carpet from dying off and detaching from the substrate. With proper care, this plant can quickly transform the aquarium into a lush green landscape, ideal for both beginners and advanced hobbyists.
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