{"product_id":"micranthemum-monte-carlo-invitro-aqua-fleur","title":"Micranthemum Monte Carlo invitro Aqua Fleur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicranthemum 'Monte Carlo' – Invitro Aquarium Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicranthemum 'Monte Carlo' is a foreground carpeting plant prized for its small, round, bright green leaves and dense, spreading growth habit. Often used as an easier alternative to Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC), it forms a thick, even carpet across the substrate, giving aquascapes a lush, natural meadow-like foreground. Supplied in a 100% sterile invitro pot by Aquafleur, this plant is free from algae, pests, and snails, making it a safe choice for shrimp and delicate aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonte Carlo spreads via runners, gradually filling in gaps to create a continuous mat. Moderate to high lighting and a nutrient-rich substrate encourage the densest, fastest carpeting, and while CO2 isn't essential, it noticeably speeds up growth and helps prevent the plant from stretching upward instead of spreading out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitro Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach Cup has 6-8 plants in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePristine and Pesticide-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invitro plants are meticulously cultivated in a sterile laboratory environment, ensuring they are free of pests, diseases, and algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: foreground carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: moderate to high (for best carpeting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: not essential, but speeds up carpeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Aquafleur invitro cup, sterile and ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Byrkley Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54137358614866,"sku":"8715897322655","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/3437\/9602\/files\/MicranthemumMonteCarloinvitroAquaFleur.webp?v=1785523000","url":"https:\/\/byrkleyaquatics.co.uk\/products\/micranthemum-monte-carlo-invitro-aqua-fleur","provider":"Byrkley Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}