Monte Carlo [Micranthemum Tweediei]

🌿 Product Description

Monte Carlo (Micranthemum tweediei) is a sought-after carpeting plant in aquascaping, celebrated for its vibrant green, low-growing foliage. Its small, rounded leaves spread horizontally, forming a dense carpet that enhances the foreground of any aquarium. This versatile plant can also be used to drape over rocks or driftwood, adding depth and texture to your aquascape.​

✨ Key Features

• Lush Carpet Formation: Creates a dense, vibrant green carpet in the aquarium foreground.

• Versatile Application: Suitable for carpeting or draping over hardscape elements.

• Rapid Growth: Spreads quickly under optimal conditions, filling spaces efficiently.

• Adaptable Care: Thrives with moderate to high lighting and benefits from CO₂ supplementation.

• Aesthetic Appeal: Enhances the visual depth and natural look of aquascapes.​

📋 Product Specifications

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum tweediei

• Common Name: Monte Carlo

• Plant Type: Carpeting

• Placement: Foreground

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Height: 1–4 cm (0.4–1.6 inches)

• Light Requirement: Moderate to High

• CO₂ Requirement: Beneficial for optimal growth

• Temperature Range: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended

• Propagation: Stem cuttings

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is Monte Carlo suitable for beginners?
A1: Yes, with proper lighting and care, Monte Carlo can be a rewarding plant for beginners seeking to enhance their aquascape.​

Q2: How do I plant Monte Carlo?
A2: Divide the plant into small clumps and plant them evenly across the substrate to encourage uniform carpeting.​

Q3: Does Monte Carlo require CO₂ injection?
A3: While not mandatory, CO₂ supplementation promotes faster growth and a more robust carpet.​

Q4: How often should I trim Monte Carlo?
A4: Regular trimming helps maintain a low, dense carpet and prevents the plant from overshadowing other flora.​

Q5: Can Monte Carlo grow on hardscape elements?
A5: Yes, it can be attached to rocks or driftwood, where it will drape naturally, adding texture to your aquascape.​