Marsilea hirsuta – Dennerle In-Vitro

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Description

MARSILEA HIRSUTA

INFO

Marsilea hirsuta belongs to the water clover family and is native to Australia. Due to its small size it is also known as dwarf four leaf clover. In marsh conditions, the plant forms small clover shaped leaflets when out of the water; under water ovate leaflets usually form, which are strongly reminiscent of the Glossostigma plant. The dwarf four leaf clover, however, is much easier to cultivate and very low maintenance. It does take a certain amount of time for the young plant to acclimatise to the aquarium, but it gradually forms an attractive carpet. Ideally the emersed shoots should be completely cut off before planting; new submerged shoots will gradually form.

PLANT PROFILE

Genus: Marsilea
Species: hirsuta
Family: Marsileacea
Origin: Australia
Light demand: high – medium
Temperature: 20-26°C
Growth rate: moderate
Area: Foreground
Height: 3-5 cm
pH: 5-7
Water hardness: very soft to medium
CO2: 20-30 mg/l
Propagation: division

Additional information

Weight 0.1 kg