Marsilea angustifolia

Marsilea angustifolia

Marsilea angustifolia is a creeping plant suited to foreground planting.

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height1.2–3.1" (3–8 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
68–82°F (20–28°C)
Placement
Foreground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
1.2–3.1" (3–8 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH
5.5–7
Carbonate hardness
2–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Grow it successfully

What you’ll need to grow Marsilea angustifolia

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Marsileaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Botanical name
Marsilea angustifolia

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