Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
This plant has been in the hobby for quite some time but remain somewhat uncommon due to alternative plants with similar aesthetic which are far less demanding, fast growing and sporting unique shaped leaves this plants is surprisingly algae resilient.
This plant colors changes from refreshing yellow green to orange green depending on light intensity and nutrient availability, when deprived of iron the plant takes on a pale white coloration. Capable of growing up to 60cm in height this plant has a tendency to grow into a beautiful bushy mass when trimmed and shaped regularly, a fantastic trait for those looking to home shrimps and delicate fishes and fry.
Final Thoughts
This plant is absolutely beautiful when trimmed; forming into dense bushes that shrims love to graze on. Beginner friendly and a fast grower this plant is a good substitute to the more common ambulia, milfoil and a much more attractive option to hornworts.
If you are looking to grab a low demand stem plants that responds well to trimming then consider Myriophyllum Mattogrossense in your next purchase!
South Scape Aquatica 