Marsilea hirsuta is a carpet-plant from Australia. A fascinating plant, usually delivered with leaves like a four-leaf clover. After a transitional period it develops different types of leaves, possibly a low form with single leaves like a large Glossostigma, or alternatively develop two, three or four-lobed leaves varying in height (from 2-10 cm), depending on the growth conditions. Whichever form the plant adopts, it forms runners and spreads rapidly round the aquarium.
Plant information:
| Type | Carpeting
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| Origin | Australia
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| Growth rate | Medium
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| Height | 5 - 20+ |
| Light demand | Low |
| CO2 | Low |
