Aquarium plant

Micranthemum tweediei

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Micranthemum tweediei is a creeping plant for foreground planting. Recorded care includes easy care and medium light and required CO₂.

Water parameters include pH 5–7, KH 2–12 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required
  • Height1–3 cm

Water conditions

pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
2–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

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
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Linderniaceae
Genus
Micranthemum

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FAQ

Where should Micranthemum tweediei be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Micranthemum tweediei need?

Light requirement: medium.

How tall does Micranthemum tweediei grow?

Height: 1–3 cm.