Aquarium plant

Marsilea spp.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Marsilea spp. grows as a creeping plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Marsileaceae
Genus
Marsilea

Similar plants

Marsilea angustifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea drummondii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea quadrifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem") Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea hirsuta Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea crenata Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Marsilea spp. be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Marsilea spp. need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Marsilea spp.?

Temperature: 20–26 °C.