Micro Sword, Fish Tank Plants

$ 4.99

4.7 (540) In stock

Relatively easy foreground plant that can form a grass-like carpet about 3 inches tall. Grows best with medium to high light with good fertilization.
Carpeting Plant Grass-Like Leaves Provides Cover for Shrimp and Fry Micro sword is a grassy looking plant which will eventually form a dense carpet if grown under medium to higher lighting. As it grows, it will send out runners along the substrate which will form new baby plants. Once it starts taking off, it can grow relatively quickly, but usually does not get to be more than a few inches tall. Many aquarists keep this plant trimmed regularly to create a lawn effect. Scientific Name: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis Native To: South America Skill Level: Easy Placement: foreground Co2 Requirement: none Preferred Fertilizer: Liquid - Easy Green Fertilizer ***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a lawn effect'' (4-7 cm tall) is only achieved at high light intensity. When