Stoffels Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

The Stoffels Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, commonly known as Brazilian Micro Sword, is a popular carpeting plant used in aquascaping for its bright green, grass-like appearance. This plant forms a low, dense carpet, perfect for adding a lush, natural feel to the foreground of an aquarium. Grown in-vitro, this plant is pest-free, algae-free, and ready for immediate introduction to your tank.

Key Features:

• Dense Carpet Formation: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis spreads across the substrate, forming a compact, grass-like carpet, ideal for creating natural-looking aquascapes.
• Hardy and Adaptable: This plant is adaptable to various water conditions and grows well in both low- and high-tech setups, making it suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, the plant is free from pests, algae, and pathogens, ensuring a clean and healthy start in your aquarium.
• Foreground Favorite: Its low-growing nature makes it perfect for the foreground, giving a fresh, green look to the bottom of the tank.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis requires medium to high lighting to maintain its compact growth and spread across the substrate. Insufficient lighting may result in taller, uneven growth.
• CO2: While not absolutely necessary, CO2 supplementation is recommended to speed up growth and encourage a denser carpet, especially in high-tech aquariums.
• Water Parameters: This plant thrives in slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 5.5-7.5 and temperatures between 20-28°C. A nutrient-rich substrate will promote healthy growth and help the plant establish quickly.
• Trimming: Regular trimming is needed to maintain a neat, low carpet. Removing older or taller growth helps the plant stay compact and spread more evenly across the substrate.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove any nutrient gel before planting in your aquarium.
• Divide the plant into smaller clumps and plant them evenly across the substrate for faster spreading and even growth.
• Ensure good lighting and CO2 supplementation to encourage quick establishment and the formation of a dense, healthy carpet.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.