Micro Sword

Carpeting plant Needle-like, grassy leaves Medium lighting Micro sword is a grassy-looking plant which will eventually form a dense carpet if grown under medium to higher lighting. As it grows, it will send out runners along the substrate which will form new baby plants. Once it starts taking off, it can grow relatively quickly but usually does not get to be more than a few inches tall. Many aquarists keep this plant trimmed regularly to create a "lawn" effect. Scientific Name: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis Native To: South America Skill Level: Medium Placement: Foreground Recommended Light: Medium Light 20-35 PAR (click to see our PAR chart) CO2 Requirement: Recommended Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Root Tabs and Easy Green liquid fertilizer Propagation: Spreads via runners across the ground ***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.*** How to Plant Micro Sword in Aquarium 1. Remove the potted plant from plastic basket, and split the rock wool in half.