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Tropica Littorella uniflora 1-2-GROW!

Rare compact European Littorella uniflora foreground plant in Tropica tissue culture

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Common name:Shoreweed

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Growth rate: Slow

Grows up to: 5 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Cultivated

Description

Littorella uniflora is a compact, grass-like foreground plant from Europe producing short, narrow, almost succulent-looking leaves that form a neat, low-growing clump in the foreground of planted aquariums. A rarely seen and charming plant with a distinct, slightly unusual form compared to standard aquarium grasses, it has genuine collector's appeal and a natural, botanical quality appreciated in detailed natural aquascape layouts.

It benefits from medium light and CO2 supplementation for reliable, compact growth. Without CO2 it can be grown but growth is very slow and the plant is less effective as a foreground accent. Cool to temperate water temperatures are preferred and it performs best in soft to medium-hard water. Stable conditions and good nutrition support long-term health.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel and plant small clusters into the foreground substrate. Suits aquariums from 25 litres upward — a rare and charming European foreground plant that is fully shrimp safe and rewarding in detail-focused planted layouts.

Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.

Tropica Littorella uniflora 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Littorella uniflora 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Littorella uniflora 1-2-GROW!
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Tropica Littorella uniflora 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Littorella uniflora commonly available?

No. It is a relatively rare aquarium plant from Europe that has genuine collector's appeal. Its unusual botanical form and natural character make it valued in detail-focused planted layouts.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 is recommended for reliable, compact growth. Without CO2 the plant grows very slowly and is less effective as a foreground accent.

What water conditions does it prefer?

Cool to temperate water with soft to medium hardness is preferred. It performs less well in warm tropical aquariums or very hard water.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue.

What aquarium size suits it?

From 25 litres upward. Its compact foreground scale suits nano and medium planted aquariums where its natural, botanical quality can be appreciated up close.