Marsilea crenata

Marsilea crenata

Marsilea crenata

Easy Medium Light CO2: Optional
Growth Rate Medium
Size Small
Position Foreground
Type Carpet

Water Parameters & Requirements

Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Optional

Care Requirements

Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Optional

Recommended Products

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About

Marsilea easier than hirsuta. Rounded leaves form a dense carpet. Good alternative to grasses.

Care Notes

More tolerant than M. hirsuta. Grows well without CO2, but forms a denser carpet with it. Prune stolons for control.

Propagation

Stolons; clump division

Quick Summary

Scientific NameMarsilea crenata
FamilyMarsileaceae
TypeCarpet
DifficultyEasy
LightMedium Light
CO2Optional
GrowthMedium
PositionForeground
SizeSmall
Hardness3.0-12.0 dGH
SubstrateRequired
FertilizationOptional
PruningOptional

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