Micranthemum Monte Carlo

🌿 Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' – Lush, Fast-Spreading Carpet Plant

Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo', commonly known as Monte Carlo, is one of the most popular carpeting plants for planted aquariums. Its small, round, bright green leaves create a dense, vibrant carpet that brings a lush, natural look to any aquascape. Unlike some other carpeting species, Monte Carlo is relatively fast-growing and adaptable, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

At Aquarium Plants Factory nursery, we cultivate Monte Carlo emersed for stronger growth and easier adaptation to your tank. When submerged with good light and CO₂, this plant will quickly spread across the substrate, creating a beautiful foreground or midground carpet.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'

• Common Names: Monte Carlo, MC, New Large Pearl Grass

• Leaf Shape: Small, round

• Leaf Color: Bright green

• Growth Form: Low-growing carpet, creeping runners

• Placement: Foreground to midground

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Light Requirement: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Strongly recommended for dense carpeting

• Propagation: Trim runners and replant

Nutrient Substrate: Required
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🪴 What You’ll Receive

• Fresh-cut Plants: Loose portion of fresh-cut stems, unrooted, approx. 8+ stems

• Fresh-cut Bunched: Approx. 8+ stems, bunched with foam and plant weight

• Fresh-cut Potted: Approx. 8+ stems, potted with net pot and rockwool

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Creates a lush, vibrant green carpet across your substrate

• Provides natural shelter and foraging areas for shrimp and nano fish

• Enhances depth and perspective in aquascapes

• Excellent for Iwagumi and Nature Aquarium styles

⚠️ Disclaimer
Monte Carlo plants are sold freshly cut and may initially melt or lose leaves during transition to submerged growth. With proper care, light, and CO₂, they will quickly rebound and spread across your aquarium.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Please check your local state regulations regarding the import or keeping of live aquatic plants. Never release live plants into natural waterways.