Marsilea Hirsuta in cup

🟢 Marsilea hirsuta – Compact Carpet Plant with Unique Texture

Marsilea hirsuta is a hardy carpeting plant that creates a lush, natural foreground in aquariums. Its small, clover-like leaves can vary in shape depending on light and conditions—sometimes low and compact, other times with taller, tiny “mini clover” stalks—giving your aquascape a unique and dynamic look.

This plant is beginner-friendly and thrives in a wide range of setups. With good light and CO₂, it spreads quickly to form a dense, vibrant carpet, perfect for aquascapers wanting a natural ground cover without the fuss of more delicate carpeting species.

🌱 Plant Details:

Type: Carpet / foreground plant

Placement: Foreground

Light Requirement: Low to medium (stronger light keeps it compact)

CO₂ Requirement: Optional (faster spread with CO₂)

Growth Rate: Moderate

Temperature Range: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

Propagation: Runners

✅ Why Choose Marsilea hirsuta?
🍀 Clover-like leaves for a natural, textured carpet
🌿 Beginner-friendly and low-maintenance
🐠 Safe for fish and shrimp
🌞 Adapts to different light and CO₂ conditions
🏡 Perfect for foreground coverage in aquascapes