Sreepadma A59 Microcarpea minima merrill | TC Live Plants

Microcarpaea minima Merrill is a delicate, fresh-green aquatic stem plant known for its very fine, needle-like leaves and compact, bushy growth. It is well suited for foreground and midground planting, where it can create a soft meadow or low bush effect. With good lighting, CO₂ and stable aquarium conditions, the plant develops dense, attractive growth and adds fine texture to planted aquariums.

Features

• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Form: Fine, branched and bushy growth
• Colour: Fresh/light green
• Placement: Foreground to midground
• Growth: Moderate to fast under good conditions
• Light: Bright to high light recommended
• CO₂: Recommended for compact and healthy growth
• Height: Approximately 10–20 cm depending on conditions
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Aquascaping Use: Nature-style, Iwagumi, nano and detailed planted tanks
• Maintenance: Regular trimming helps maintain a compact, bushy appearance.

Care & Maintenance

Plant small portions into nutrient-rich substrate using tweezers, as the stems are delicate. Provide good lighting, stable water conditions and CO₂ for best results. Regular pruning encourages dense growth and prevents the plant from becoming tall and untidy.