Produces a dense, soft-textured carpet of rounded green leaves for striking aquascapes
Grows up to 1 to 2 inches tall, ideal for foreground placement
Tolerates slightly less demanding conditions than HC Cuba, making it accessible to a broader range of aquarists
Spreads via creeping stems that root at nodes, gradually covering the substrate
Can be grown under both high and low light, offering flexibility for different tank setups
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Micranthemum Monte Carlo. One of the most popular carpeting plants, Micranthemum Monte Carlo grows low and relatively fast, with very bright green, circular leaves on creeping stems. It is perfect for filling large areas of substrate quickly when given ideal growing conditions and can even form carpets in low tech aquariums.
Micranthemum
Scientific Name
Micranthemum tweediei Monte Carlo
Plant Type
Evergreen carpeting aquatic plant
Growth Habit
Carpeting, low-growing
Maximum Height
1 to 2 inches
Light Level
High (can grow horizontally under low light)
Temperature Range
68–78 °F
pH Range
6.0–7.5
CO2 Requirement
Recommended for optimal growth
Origin
Argentina
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quandale · November 24, 2025
Great first time experience with LCA. I had a lot of concerns with live plants being shipped so Jeff was being very helpful in addressing those concerns…and the PLANTS were just AMAZING. Vibrant colours. Packaged nicely. Amazing experience.
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