Marsilea Hirsuta Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Common Name: Dwarf Four-Leaf Clover
Marsilea Hirsuta is a charming dwarf, clover-like foreground plant that brings a unique look to any aquascape. It is a slow-growing carpeting plant that is relatively easy to keep compared to demanding foreground species like Dwarf Baby Tears, making it an excellent alternative for hobbyists wanting a lush carpet without the intense upkeep. When grown under medium to high light, the plant stays low-growing and spreads horizontally, helping you achieve a beautifully dense, turf-style lawn.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
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Key Features & Benefits
- Grow a stunning, dwarf clover-like carpet that adds a playful, distinct texture to your foreground.
- Enjoy an easier, more forgiving alternative to demanding foreground plants like Dwarf Baby Tears.
- Control the growth profile easily by adjusting light levels to achieve a low, turf-style lawn.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Clean the nutrient gel off the root mass completely by washing it away or soaking the plant in water before separating it into small portions.
- Supply medium to high lighting to encourage the plant to stay low-growing and spread horizontally across the substrate. Under low light, the plant tends to stretch higher toward the surface, losing that desired compact carpeting effect.
- Pair with good nutrition and optional CO2 to support its steady, slow-growing carpeting habit and prevent it from reaching upward.
- Divide the tissue culture into small plugs and plant them slightly spaced apart to allow the horizontal runners to fill in over time.
- Master the prep and planting process by checking out a beginner's guide to tissue culture plants to prevent your delicate new plantlets from melting or floating away.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
- Family Name: Marsileaceae
- Origin: Australia
- Height: 1–2 inches
- Placement: Foreground
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Temperature: 64–82°F
- Care Level: Easy
- Light Requirements: Medium to High
- CO2: Recommended / Optional
- Propagation: Split horizontal runners
- Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate