Micranthemum Umbrosum “Takashi Carpet” 5cm Pot

Micranthemum Umbrosum “Takashi Carpet”

Scientific name: Micranthemum umbrosum 'Takashi Carpet'

Difficulty: Moderate
A favorite for aquascaping. This is an attractive groundcover that thrives in medium-tech tanks. A good alternative to Micranthemum 'Cuba' or ‘Monte Carlo’

Micranthemum is a very popular foreground plant and looks great as a feature plant or mass planted to create a lawn. It is very popular in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It can also be grown as an epiphyte attached to wood or rocks to create cascades of foliage.

"Takashi" is fast growing and adapts to various aquarium conditions. It is one of the easiest ground cover aquarium plants. For optimal growth CO2 and high light levels are recommended but not mandatory.

Scientific name: Micranthemum tweediei 'Takashi carpet'

Trade name: Takashi

Difficulty: Easy - Medium

Country of Origin: Argentina in South America

Light Range: Medium to high light prefered 

Tank Position: Foreground carpeting plant or midground epiphtye