Mayaca Fluviatilis care guide
Mayaca Fluviatilis (Mayaca fluviatilis) — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, no CO2.
Overview
Mayaca Fluviatilis (Mayaca fluviatilis) is a fine needle-leaved plant of the family Mayacaceae, grown as an aquarium plant. A delicate stem plant with very fine, needle-like leaves arranged spirally around the stem. Creates an ethereal, feathery texture in the aquarium. Under high light, leaf tips may develop attractive red coloration. Prefers soft, slightly acidic water.
Taxonomy
- Family: Mayacaceae
- Genus: Mayaca
- Scientific name: Mayaca fluviatilis
- Common synonyms: Stream Bogmoss, Mayaca fluviatilis
Habitat
Mayaca fluviatilis originates from South America, North America, where it grows in freshwater marshes, ditches and slow-moving streams, frequently emersed on seasonally flooded ground.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7
- GH: 1-8 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 30 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Nutrient demand: medium
- Recommended placement: background
- Typical trim interval: 14 days
Placement
In aquascapes this plant suits the background.
Propagation
Propagation is by stem cuttings replanted into the substrate; daughter plants are separated once they have formed several leaves and visible roots.
Common issues
Pale or stunted new growth usually signals a nutrient or iron deficiency, while algae on older leaves often follows light that exceeds the available nutrients or CO2; correcting fertilisation and trimming affected parts resolves most cases.