Myriophyllum Aquaticum 'Roraima' UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Myriophyllum aquaticum 'Roraima' (commonly called Water Milfoil) is a fast-growing stem plant cultivar with feathery, pine-like whorls of fine foliage that shift from bright yellow-orange to deep copper-red under high-tech tank lighting. Reaching impressive heights of 20 to 30 inches, its bushy stems and fine leaf texture make it an ideal choice for filling out background zones and creating dense, colorful hedges in medium to large aquariums. Growing reliably under medium to high lighting, it tolerates a wide range of water parameters and is a beginner-friendly option for adding feathery texture to layouts.
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.
Key Features & Benefits
- Feathery, pine-like leaf whorls transition from golden-yellow to rich copper-red under moderate to high lighting.
- Fast vertical growth habit quickly builds dense background hedges and absorbs excess water column nutrients.
- Adapts smoothly to fully submerged aquariums or emersed growth in humid terrariums.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small portions or individual stems 1 inch apart into your aquarium soil so light penetrates down to lower stem nodes.
- Provide medium to high lighting; while CO2 is optional, supplying pressurized CO2 and regular liquid iron supplementation deepens copper-red leaf tones and increases growth density. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water chemistry and prune upper stems regularly to prevent upper branches from shading neighboring plants.
- To propagate, trim main stem tops with sharp straight shears and replant the cuttings directly into your aquarium soil to encourage side shoots. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myriophyllum aquaticum 'Roraima' |
| Common Name(s) | Myriophyllum Roraima, Water Milfoil 'Roraima' |
| Family | Haloragaceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Aquatic Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Light Requirement | Medium to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional / Recommended (Promotes intense copper-red color) |
| Placement / Usage | Background Textured Hedge / Large Tank Focal Point |
| Height / Size | 20–30”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”) |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Water Parameters | pH 5.0–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cuttings (Trim stem tops or side shoots and replant) |
| Origin | South America (Mount Roraima Region) |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I prepare Myriophyllum Roraima Tissue Culture before planting?
Rinse the nutrient gel completely off the roots in a bowl of room-temperature water. Once clean, divide the cluster into small stem portions or individual stems and insert the roots into your aquarium soil using fine pinsettes.
2. How do I bring out the orange and red colors in Myriophyllum Roraima?
While foliage remains yellow-green under basic light, supplying high light intensity, pressurized CO2 injection, and a consistent liquid dosing routine rich in iron turns upper leaf whorls deep copper-red.
3. How often should I trim Myriophyllum Roraima in the background?
Because Myriophyllum Roraima is a fast grower, trim the upper stems every few weeks using sharp shears. Replanting those trimmed tops into your aquarium soil quickly builds a thick, bushy hedge.