1-2-Grow! Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' – Foreground Carpet Plant

Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' is one of the most popular carpeting plants in aquascaping, offering a vibrant green foreground with small, round leaves that spread laterally across the substrate. Grown in sterile 1-2-Grow! tissue culture, this version is pest-free, algae-free, and ideal for delicate setups or shrimp tanks.

Unlike Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC Cuba), Monte Carlo is slightly easier to grow and can tolerate lower light with CO₂ injection, making it a great choice for both advanced hobbyists and those new to carpeting layouts.

Key Features

• Low-growing carpeting plant with bright green, round leaves
• Spreads horizontally along the substrate to form a dense carpet
• Comes in sterile 1-2-Grow! cup – free of pests, algae, and snails
• Great for nano tanks, Iwagumi layouts, and nature aquariums
• Responds well to trimming and CO₂ injection

Care Guidelines

Planting Tips

• Rinse the gel from the tissue culture and divide into small clumps
• Plant evenly across the foreground using tweezers
• Provide consistent CO₂ and light for quicker carpeting
• Regular trimming encourages horizontal spread and thickness

Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' delivers the clean, lush carpet many aquascapers aim for – now available in easy-to-use 1-2-Grow! format.