Microcarpaea minima

Microcarpaea minima

Microcarpaea minima is a stem plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundStem plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height2–7.9" (5–20 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
2–7.9" (5–20 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Phrymaceae
Genus
Microcarpaea
Botanical name
Microcarpaea minima

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