Marsilea hirsuta Tissue Culture – Easy Carpeting Plant (Pest-Free)

Create a lush, natural carpet in your aquarium with Marsilea hirsuta, one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly foreground plants available. Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.

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Why You’ll Love It

• Easy carpeting plant – perfect alternative to Monte Carlo
• Tissue culture grown – no snails, algae, or parasites
• Shrimp-safe – no pesticides or contaminants
• Flexible growth – adapts to low or high tech tanks
• Multiple plantlets per cup – great value and coverage

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 Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Marsilea hirsuta
• Common Name: Dwarf Clover
• Placement: Foreground / carpet
• Difficulty: Easy
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Low to High
• CO₂: Optional (recommended for dense carpets)

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 Growth Style

Marsilea hirsuta is unique — it changes appearance depending on your tank:

• Low light → taller, single-leaf growth
• Medium light → spreading runners
• High light + CO₂ → dense, carpet-like coverage

This makes it one of the most forgiving carpet plants for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

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How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all gel thoroughly
3. Divide into small portions (8–15 pieces)
4. Plant each piece spaced 1–2 cm apart

 Pro tip: The more you divide it, the faster it carpets!

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Important Notes

• Some initial melting is normal during transition
• Leaf shape may change as the plant adapts
• Best results with nutrient-rich substrate

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 Perfect For:

• Nano aquascapes
• Beginner planted tanks
• Shrimp and aquascaping setups
• Full carpet layouts

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Pro Aquascaper Tip

• Nutrient-rich aquasoil
• Aquascaping tweezers
• CO₂ system for faster, tighter growth