Marsilea quadrifolia

Marsilea quadrifolia

Marsilea quadrifolia is a creeping plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
Temperature
39–86°F (4–30°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
39–86°F (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

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What you’ll need to grow Marsilea quadrifolia

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 quadrifolia

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