Micranthemum 'Monte carlo' Tissue Culture - C31512
Micranthemum 'Monte carlo' Tissue Culture - C31512 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Micranthemum 'Monte carlo' Tissue Culture - C31512
Micranthemum 'Monte carlo' Tissue Culture - C31512
Description
Description
Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ – Tissue Culture (Easy Carpet Plant)
Create a lush, vibrant green carpet in your aquarium with Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’, one of the most popular and beginner-friendly carpeting plants in aquascaping. Known for its slightly larger leaves and easy growth, it offers a full, natural carpet with less difficulty than HC Cuba.
Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.
- Easy carpet plant – great for beginners
- Full, round leaves for a lush look
- Tissue culture grown – no snails, algae, or pests
- Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
- Spreads quickly with runners
Plant Details
- Scientific Name: Micranthemum tweediei ‘Monte Carlo’
- Common Name: Monte Carlo
- Placement: Foreground / Carpet
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Lighting: Medium to High
- CO₂: Optional (recommended for faster growth)
Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)
Monte Carlo forms a:
- Dense, cushion-like carpet
- Bright green, healthy appearance
- Fast-spreading mat via runners
Easier to grow than HC Cuba, making it the go-to carpet plant for most aquascapers.
How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)
- Remove plant from cup
- Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
- Divide into small portions (10–20 pieces)
- Plant each piece 1–2 cm apart
Pro Tip: Smaller portions = faster and more even carpeting.
Care Notes
- May lift if not planted deep enough initially
- Trim regularly to maintain a low, dense carpet
- Stronger light and CO₂ improve compact growth
- Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate
What You Get
- 1 sealed cup of Monte Carlo Tissue Culture
- Multiple ready-to-plant portions
Perfect For:
- Beginner planted tanks
- Foreground carpets
- Iwagumi aquascapes
- Shrimp tanks
- Natural, lush tank layouts
Pro Aquascaper Tip
For a thick, professional carpet:
- Use aquasoil substrate
- Provide medium–high lighting
- Add CO₂ for faster coverage
- Trim frequently to encourage horizontal growth
Specifications
Specifications
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Product TypeMicranthemum
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Species TypeMicranthemum 'Monte carlo'
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