Marsilea hirsuta
Marsilea hirsuta
Medium
High Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
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
High Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Aquatic fern that forms a clover‑like leaf carpet. Under high light, the leaves stay low and simple. Unique appearance.
Care Notes
CO2 and strong light for low, carpet‑type growth. Without CO2, it grows taller with four‑lobed leaves.
Propagation
Stolons; clump division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Marsilea hirsuta |
|---|---|
| Family | Marsileaceae |
| Type | Carpet |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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