Dwarf 4 Leaf Water Clover (Marsilea Crenata)

Description

Dwarf 4-Leaf Water Clover (Marsilea Crenata) Bundle

🛍️ Product Overview

Dwarf 4-Leaf Water Clover (Marsilea Crenata) is a charming and low-maintenance carpeting plant perfect for both nano tanks and larger aquariums. With its unique four-leaf clover appearance and ability to form a lush green carpet, it brings a whimsical and natural aesthetic to your aquascape. This plant grows horizontally through runners and thrives with medium to high light—CO₂ is optional but not required.

🔍 Product Features

• 🍀 Distinctive 4-leaf clover-shaped foliage

• 🌱 Grows horizontally via runners for dense coverage

• 💡 Compact, shorter growth under higher lighting

• 🐟 Ideal for nano tanks and large aquascapes alike

• 🧩 Excellent for creating playful and natural foregrounds

• ✂️ CO₂ not required but helps speed up growth

⚙️ Product Specifications

• Care Level: Easy

• CO₂ Requirement: Not needed (optional for faster growth)

• Growth Rate: Medium to Fast

• Placement: Foreground (Submersed or Emergent)

• Lighting Needs: Medium to High

• Color: Green

• Max Size: 2+ inches per clover

❓ Related FAQs

Q1: Will the plant lose leaves after planting?
Yes, older leaves may brown and melt, but new, compact leaves will grow in their place.

Q2: Can it grow without CO₂?
Yes, it thrives without CO₂, making it perfect for low-tech setups.

Q3: How do I plant it for best coverage?
Separate the bundle into small clumps and space them evenly across the foreground.

Q4: Is it suitable for dry-start or emergent growth?
Absolutely—it can grow both submerged and emergent with ease.

Q5: Does it require trimming?
Minimal trimming is needed; just clip runners if they grow beyond the desired area.

Q6: Is this plant safe for shrimp and fry?
Yes, it’s completely safe and offers ground cover for small aquatic creatures.

Q7: How long does it take to carpet?
With good lighting, you’ll see noticeable spreading within a few weeks.