Brazilian micro sword
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Family : Apiaceae
PlantFreshwatercarpet
An elegant carpet plant with fine sword-shaped leaves, perfect for natural aquariums.
Popularity
Carpet (advanced)
CO₂ + intense light
Availability
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IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a foreground plant that forms a dense lawn via runners. Its bright green, narrow, pointed leaves grow 3-5 cm tall. It prefers moderate to high light and a rich substrate. Growth is slow without CO2 but accelerates with supplementation.
Habitat
Region :
Riverbanks and floodplains
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature20–26 °C
pH6–7.5
GH3–10 °dGH
KH2–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
30 L
Min. group
5
Adult size
5 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Stolons (runners)
Care notes
Moderate to high light. CO2 recommended. Nutrient-rich substrate. Occasional trimming to prevent matting.
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