Live Aquarium Plant, Myriophyllum tuberculatum for a Textured Red Background in High-Light Planted Tanks

Myriophyllum tuberculatum is a live aquarium plant distinguished by fine foliage and a woven-looking leaf pattern. Its textured growth creates attractive contrast when planted toward the background of a planted aquarium.

This plant is rated 4 out of 10 on the stated care scale. It can tolerate very low light, although stronger lighting supports faster growth, fuller color, and a more pronounced red appearance.

Key Features

• Fine leaves form a distinctive woven-looking pattern.
• Suitable for placement in the background of a planted aquarium.
• Higher light encourages faster growth and stronger red coloration.
• Under lower light, growth may become thinner and the foliage may appear duller, greener, or dark brown.
• Responds well to a hard cut; replanted cuttings provide an easy way to propagate the plant and encourage bushier growth.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Myriophyllum tuberculatum
• Plant type: Live aquarium plant
• Current height: Approximately 5–8 inches
• Care rating: 4 out of 10
• Placement: Aquarium background
• Lighting: Tolerates very low light; higher light supports faster growth and redder color
• Pruning and propagation: Hard cut and replant

Place it behind foreground and midground plants for finely textured contrast, then provide stronger light when richer red coloration is the goal.