Pearlweed

Micranthemum micranthemoides

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Tiny oval leaves in tight whorls on branching stems, an older carpeting species distinct from Monte Carlo. Fast-growing and pearls heavily with CO2 and strong light.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 20 – 28 °C
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 1 – 10 °dKH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≥ 5 mg/L

Photos

Pearlweed