Stoffels Micranthemum Tweediei In-vitro (Monte Carlo)

Stoffels Micranthemum Tweediei In-vitro (Monte Carlo)

The Micranthemum tweediei, commonly known as Monte Carlo, is a popular carpeting plant in aquascaping, prized for its small, rounded leaves and its ability to form dense, vibrant green carpets across the aquarium substrate. Monte Carlo is often chosen for its easy care and versatility, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Grown in-vitro, this plant is delivered pest-free, algae-free, and ready for planting.

Key Features:

• Compact Carpet Plant: Monte Carlo is ideal for creating a low, lush carpet in the foreground of the aquarium, offering a fresh, natural look.
• Easy to Grow: Compared to other carpeting plants, Monte Carlo is relatively easy to grow, making it perfect for beginners while still being a favorite among seasoned aquascapers.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Produced in sterile conditions, this plant is free from pests, algae, and contaminants, ensuring a healthy start in your tank.
• Versatile Use: Whether used as a foreground carpet or for softening hardscape elements like rocks and driftwood, Monte Carlo is adaptable and highly versatile.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Monte Carlo requires medium to high lighting to encourage compact growth and even coverage across the substrate. With insufficient light, the plant may grow upward instead of spreading.
• CO2: Although Monte Carlo can grow without CO2, adding CO2 will promote faster, more compact growth and a fuller carpet, especially in high-tech aquariums.
• Water Parameters: This plant thrives in slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 5.5-7.5 and temperatures between 20-28°C. Nutrient-rich water and substrate are essential for optimal growth.
• Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain a neat carpet and encourages lateral spreading. Trimmings can be replanted to propagate new plants, expanding the carpet area.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove any nutrient gel before planting.
• Divide the plant into small clusters and plant them evenly across the substrate for faster spreading and uniform coverage.
• Provide medium to high lighting and CO2 supplementation to encourage quick establishment and dense carpeting.

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum tweediei (Monte Carlo)
• Common Name: Monte Carlo
• Origin: South America
• Family: Linderniaceae
• Height: 1-3 cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
• Placement in Tank: Foreground, Carpeting
• Light Requirement: Medium to High
• CO2 Requirement: Recommended for faster and denser growth
• Temperature: 20-28°C
• pH: 5.5-7.5
• Propagation: Runners