Micranthemum tweediei

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Micranthemum tweediei aquarium plant

Entity overview

Micranthemum tweediei is mapped for discovery as medium-growth creeping plant with foreground placement.

Structured classification connects the profile with genus Micranthemum, family Linderniaceae, order Lamiales, and major group Angiosperms.

Alternate names include Micranthemum sp. "Montecarlo-3" and Micranthemum sp. "Monte Carlo".

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Care data interpretation

The care profile combines easy difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The plant profile allows for emersed growth.

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Water parameter context

The profile gives water ranges for temperature from 22 °C, pH 5–7, KH 2–12 °dKH, and CO2 20–40 mg/L.

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Nutrient range context

Nutrient ranges include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.5–3 mg/L, potassium 5–50 mg/L, and iron 0.05–0.2 mg/L.

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Growth and use data

Growth metadata contributes height 1–3 cm.

Propagation data lists cutting off daughter plants.

Color tags are green.

All ranges on this page come from available Plant Library fields and may vary between individual aquariums.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
from 22 °C
Placement
foreground
Growth type
creeping
Aquarium suitability
Yes
Approx. height
1–3 cm

Water parameters

pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
2–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Linderniaceae
Genus
Micranthemum

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