Aquarium plant

Marsilea quadrifolia

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

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

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 4–30 °C, KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium

Water conditions

Temperature
4–30 °C
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 difficulty Marsilea angustifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea crenata Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea spp. Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Marsilea exarata Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Marsilea hirsuta Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Marsilea quadrifolia be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Marsilea quadrifolia need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Marsilea quadrifolia?

Temperature: 4–30 °C.