{"product_id":"monte-carlo-aquarium-plant-sterile-vitro-culture-for-dense-foreground-carpeting-in-freshwater-aquascapes","title":"Monte Carlo Aquarium Plant, Sterile Vitro Culture for Dense Foreground Carpeting in Freshwater Aquascapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonte Carlo aquarium plant develops round, bright-green leaves along creeping stems, gradually forming a dense foreground lawn. Its secure rooting habit makes newly planted portions less likely to float away than HC Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plantlets arrive in a sealed 4-inch sterile culture bag, free of snails and algae. Each bag contains approximately two to three small tissue-cultured clumps that can be separated into portions for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing carpeting plant suited to aquarium foregrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-to-high light supports compact, flatter growth; lower light may encourage taller growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂ is recommended for faster, denser carpeting but is not required. Without CO₂, growth is slower and slightly taller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads by runners and can be propagated by trimming and replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmphibious growth habit allows submerged or emersed cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for aquariums of 5 gallons and larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon names: Monte Carlo, MC, and New Large Pearl Grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Argentina and Uruguay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Foreground carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height: 1–2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare difficulty: Intermediate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature: 68–78°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended pH: 6.0–7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate: Required; a fine nutrient substrate holds the plantlets best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes: 1, 5, 10, or 20 bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the culture gel away completely, separate the plantlets into small portions, and place them about one inch apart. Trim the carpet when it reaches approximately one inch; an untrimmed mat can shade its base and lift from the substrate. Color and density may vary with lighting, CO₂, and nutrients. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 BAG","offer_id":50329634996327,"sku":"SHP-3399-AD5B5E","price":27.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 BAGS","offer_id":50329635029095,"sku":"SHP-3399-DAB77C","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 BAGS","offer_id":50329635061863,"sku":"SHP-3399-6FA976","price":94.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 BAGS","offer_id":50329635094631,"sku":"SHP-3399-81D8B6","price":201.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/8461763399-main-001.jpg?v=1790405805","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/monte-carlo-aquarium-plant-sterile-vitro-culture-for-dense-foreground-carpeting-in-freshwater-aquascapes","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}