New Zealand Microsword
Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae
Medium
High Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Carpet
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
18.0-26.0°C
64-79°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
Similar to Lilaeopsis brasiliensis but with finer, shorter leaves. Forms a delicate, lawn‑like carpet.
Care Notes
CO2 and strong lighting for a dense carpet. Slow growth. Nutrient‑rich substrate essential. Prune stolons.
Propagation
Stolons; clump division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae |
|---|---|
| Family | Apiaceae |
| 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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