{"product_id":"uns-micranthemum-monte-carlo-in-vitro","title":"UNS Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' in-Vitro","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNS Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' – Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicranthemum 'Monte Carlo'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a popular carpeting aquarium plant known for its vibrant green colour, small rounded leaves, and dense, lush growth. Ideal for creating a natural-looking carpet across the foreground of planted aquariums, Monte Carlo adds a beautiful touch to any aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts creeping growth habit allows it to spread across the substrate, forming a thick green carpet when provided with suitable lighting and nutrients. Although it can grow without CO₂ injection, additional CO₂ encourages faster, denser, and healthier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown using sterile tissue culture techniques, UNS Monte Carlo is supplied free from snails, algae, and unwanted pests, making it an excellent choice for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foreground \/ Carpeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended but not essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–5 cm with regular trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the plant from its tissue culture container and gently rinse away the nutrient gel. Divide it into small portions and plant them a few centimetres apart in a nutrient-rich substrate. With proper care, the individual portions will spread and gradually form a lush green carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nature-style aquascapes, Iwagumi layouts, nano aquariums, and densely planted freshwater tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-CKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67962142064872,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/c90b451c-b40f-4305-a57e-a99bd28fe463.png?v=1792662020","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/uns-micranthemum-monte-carlo-in-vitro","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}