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Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-GROW!

Clover-shaped Australian Marsilea hirsuta foreground plant in Tropica tissue culture

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Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Growth rate: Fast

Grows up to: 10 cm

Pot size: 5 cm

Origin: Australia

Description

Marsilea hirsuta is a charming and adaptable foreground plant from Australia producing small, four-lobed leaves reminiscent of a four-leaf clover on thin creeping stems. Its distinctive clover-leaf shape and low, spreading growth habit make it one of the most visually appealing foreground plants for natural aquascape styles and a popular choice in layouts where a delicate, creeping botanical foreground is desired.

One of the more adaptable foreground plants, it can be grown without CO2 under low to medium light — a valuable quality in a foreground plant. In lower light the stems grow taller rather than staying flat, while in bright light with CO2 the growth is shorter and more compact. It spreads gradually via runners to fill the foreground over time.

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 portions into the foreground substrate. Suits aquariums from 20 litres upward — a distinctive clover-shaped foreground plant for low-tech aquariums and shrimp tanks that is fully shrimp safe.

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 Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 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 Marsilea hirsuta easy to keep?

Yes. It is one of the more adaptable foreground plants, tolerating low light without CO2. This makes it suitable for low-tech aquariums, unlike many other carpeting species.

Does it need CO2?

No. It can be grown without CO2 in low to medium light, though in lower light the stems grow taller and the plant is less flat. CO2 and brighter light produce the most compact, creeping form.

What shape are the leaves?

Four-lobed, clover-like leaves on thin creeping stems. The distinctive shape is one of the most appealing features of this plant in natural aquascape layouts.

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 — excellent for shrimp aquariums.

What aquarium size suits it?

From 20 litres upward. Its compact scale makes it practical for nano tanks and is widely used in both small and larger planted layouts.