Marsilea Hirsuta - In Vitro
You will receive: 1 In Vitro cup — completely free of algae, snails, and pathogens. Ready to plant directly into any aquarium.
⚠️ Difficulty: Medium — Marsilea Hirsuta requires a lot of light for compact growth. CO₂ promotes growth.
Marsilea Hirsuta is a special carpeting plant with unique clover-like leaves — four small round leaves per stem. Originating from Australia, it's perfect for the foreground or midground. The plant spreads via a rhizome, forming a dense, low carpet.
🌿 Plant Specifications
| Placement | Foreground & Midground |
| Max. height | ±15 cm |
| Light | High to very high |
| CO₂ | 10–40 mg/l (recommended) |
| Temperature | 20–30°C |
| pH | 5.0–8.0 |
| KH | 0–14 |
| Origin | Australia |
| Family | Marsileaceae |
| Type | Rhizome plant |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
✅ Advantages of In Vitro
- 100% free of algae, snails, and pathogens
- No quarantine needed — direct into the aquarium
- Ideal for shrimp and sensitive biotope aquariums
🚚 Delivery & Guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Received dead? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Gently rinse off the culture gel. Plant in the foreground or midground — not too deep, the rhizome should be able to grow freely. Lots of light keeps the plant compact and low. CO₂ promotes compact growth.
💡 Planting Tip
In low light, the plant grows taller — lots of light keeps it compact and low. The unique clover-leaf distinguishes it from all other carpeting plants.
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