Bring graceful movement and lush greenery to your aquarium with Green Foxtail (Myriophyllum pinnatum) — a fast-growing, soft-textured background plant perfect for adding volume and depth to your aquascape. It's fine, feathery leaves create a delicate, flowing effect underwater, offering excellent shelter for shy fish and fry.
Green Foxtail is beginner-friendly and highly adaptable, thriving under a variety of lighting and water conditions. With brighter light, it develops a richer, more vibrant green coloration, making it an eye-catching accent in both low-tech and high-tech setups.
Specifications:
Size Range: 8+ inches
Care Level: Easy
CO₂ Requirements: Not Required
Growth Rate: Fast
Placement: Background
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Color: Bright Green
Max Size: 24+ inches
Propagation: Stem cuttings — trim and replant to promote fuller, denser growth
Aquascaping Tip:
Plant in small clusters for a natural, bushy background look. Regular trimming helps maintain shape and prevents overcrowding while encouraging fresh, healthy growth.
