Myriophyllum Elatinoides (Myriophyllum elatinoides) Care Guide

Compact South American milfoil with bright green whorled needle-like leaves. Less demanding than 'Guyana'; suitable for low-to-mid tech tanks needing fine-textured background.

Overview

Myriophyllum elatinoides is an aquatic plant in the family Haloragaceae. Compact South American milfoil with bright green whorled needle-like leaves. Less demanding than 'Guyana'; suitable for low-to-mid tech tanks needing fine-textured background.

Taxonomy

Family: Haloragaceae
Genus: Myriophyllum
Scientific name: Myriophyllum elatinoides

Habitat

A submerged species of Myriophyllum (Haloragaceae) native to South America, extending into Patagonia and adjacent ranges. Stems carry whorls of finely dissected leaves; tolerates cooler water than most aquarium Myriophyllum.

Growth requirements

Light: medium (≈50-80 PAR at substrate)
CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
Temperature: 20-27 °C
pH: 6-7.5
GH: 3-12 °dGH
Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil or fertilised gravel
Nutrient demand: medium
Growth rate: fast
Difficulty: beginner

Placement

Recommended placement: background
Maximum height: 30 cm
Trim every: 14 days

Propagation

In cultivation the plant is propagated by stem cuttings (replant the upper portion after trimming).