PlantsFreshwaterSagittaria
Micro Sword Narrow 6-24
Lilaeopsis mauritiana
$20.99●AVAILABLE
Carpeting plant with tiny grass-like leaves. Forms a thick foreground carpet under medium to high light. Plant individual plugs and trim regularly to encourage horizontal spread. CO2 not required but accelerates carpet formation.
About this Plant
Lilaeopsis mauritiana is the finest leaved of the Lilaeopsis species in commercial cultivation for aquarium use. It is a little less light demanding than other species, though the more light it gets, the shorter and thicker a lawn can be produced. This is a good option for those who want a grassy foreground, but something a little different from Eleocharis (hair grass) .
Care Guide
- Common Name
- Narrow leafed micro sword
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native To
- The Republic of Mauritius
- Lighting
- Moderate
- Requirements
- Moderate, but does best with a nutrient rich substrate and good light
- Growth Form
- Creeping stolon
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Foreground
- Available As
- Bare root, potted
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