Aquarium plant

Marsilea exarata

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Marsilea exarata is a creeping plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes medium light.

Water parameters include KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium

Water conditions

Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Marsileaceae
Genus
Marsilea

Similar plants

Marsilea drummondii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Marsilea quadrifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Marsilea angustifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Marsilea crenata Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Marsilea spp. Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Lilaeopsis carolinensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light

FAQ

Where should Marsilea exarata be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Marsilea exarata need?

Light requirement: medium.