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Micranthemum Micranthemoides In Vitro Aquarium Plant: A Delicate and Lush Aquascaping Choice Micranthemum Micranthemoides, also known as Pearlweed, is...
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Micranthemum Micranthemoides In Vitro Aquarium Plant: A Delicate and Lush Aquascaping Choice

Micranthemum Micranthemoides, also known as Pearlweed, is a versatile and fast-growing aquarium plant that creates a lush, natural look in any aquascape. Its small, bright green leaves and delicate trailing stems make it perfect for use as a foreground carpet, midground bush, or even a floating plant. Grown in sterile in vitro conditions, this plant arrives free from pests, algae, and snails, ensuring a healthy start for your aquarium.

Invitro Cup:

  • Each Cup has 6-8 plants in.

  • Plug-and-Play: Each plant comes in a sealed, gel-filled cup, complete with its own nutrient-rich substrate. No more messy planting or troublesome algae issues. Just open the cup, rinse the gel off the roots, and plant directly in your substrate.

  • Pristine and Pesticide-Free: Invitro plants are meticulously cultivated in a sterile laboratory environment, ensuring they are free of pests, diseases, and algae. You can confidently add them to your aquarium without fear of introducing unwanted guests.

Invitro Pots are snail and pest free. Find out more about Invitro pots here!

Product Description:

Micranthemum Micranthemoides In Vitro - A Fast-Growing, Lush Green Carpet Plant for Aquascapes

Enhance Your Aquascape with Pearlweed:

Whether you're creating a lush green carpet or a dense midground bush, Micranthemum Micranthemoides InVitro is a perfect choice. Its adaptability and fast growth make it ideal for aquascapers of all levels, from beginners to experts.

Note: Each Micranthemum micranthemoides plant is a unique creation of nature, and individual specimens may display slight variations in colour and sise. However, they all promise a captivating and extraordinary presence in your aquarium.

  • Scientific Name: Micranthemum Micranthemoides
  • Common Name: Pearlweed
  • Cultivation Method: In Vitro (Tissue Cultured)
  • Portion Size: Cup with multiple plantlets
  • Growth Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Light Requirement: Medium to High
  • CO2 Requirement: Recommended for compact growth
  • pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5
  • Temperature Range: 68°F - 82°F (20°C - 28°C)
  • Plant Placement: Foreground, Midground, Floating

  • Regular Trimming for Compact Growth: Without pruning, Pearlweed can grow tall rather than forming a dense carpet.
  • CO2 Encourages Lush Growth: While not mandatory, CO2 supplementation helps create a more compact, bushy appearance.
  • Plant in Small Portions: To encourage even spreading, divide the in vitro cup into small clumps and plant them a few centimeters apart.

  • Sterile In Vitro Cultivation: Grown in a pest-free, algae-free environment, ensuring a healthy and contamination-free start in your tank.

  • Lush Green Growth: Its small, rounded leaves and delicate stems create a vibrant, natural look, ideal for filling empty spaces in planted aquariums.

  • Versatile Aquascaping Plant: Can be used as a carpeting plant, midground bush, or even as a floating plant for fry and shrimp tanks.

  • Fast-Growing and Easy to Maintain: Adaptable to different conditions, Pearlweed thrives with regular trimming and moderate lighting.

  • Perfect for High-Tech and Low-Tech Tanks: While CO2 injection helps promote dense, compact growth, it can also be grown in low-tech setups with proper care.

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