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Micranthemum Umbrosum is a highly sought-after foreground carpeting plant in aquascaping, prized for its lush, dense, and vibrant green growth. Native to South America, this plant creates a soft, textured carpet that instantly transforms the look of your aquarium into a natural underwater meadow. Its small, round leaves spread compactly, adding depth and beauty to any aquascape.
With fast growth and adaptability, this carpeting plant is perfect for creating stunning foreground landscapes in both nature-style and Iwagumi layouts. Under optimal conditions, it forms a thick, healthy mat that brings life and vibrancy to your planted tank.
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Micranthemum Umbrosum 'Takashi Carpet' excels as a foreground carpeting plant. Plant small portions 2-3 cm apart to allow spreading and carpet formation. With good lighting and CO₂ supplementation, it grows quickly to form a dense, vibrant green mat. Regular trimming maintains the carpet's compact appearance and encourages lateral growth. Perfect for creating natural underwater meadows in nature aquascapes and Iwagumi layouts.
Portion Size: Regular - 50mm pot, Large - 100mm pot
Note: As a living plant, Micranthemum Umbrosum requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.
