Myriophyllum Mattogrossense (Myriophyllum mattogrossense) Care Guide
A striking feathery stem plant with fine needle-like leaves arranged in dense whorls that turn reddish-orange under intense light.
Overview
Myriophyllum mattogrossense is an aquatic plant in the family Haloragaceae. A striking feathery stem plant with fine needle-like leaves arranged in dense whorls that turn reddish-orange under intense light. Grows rapidly and requires regular trimming to maintain its dense, bushy shape.
Taxonomy
- Family: Haloragaceae
- Genus: Myriophyllum
- Scientific name: Myriophyllum mattogrossense
- Other names: Mato Grosso Milfoil
Habitat
A member of the cosmopolitan genus Myriophyllum (family Haloragaceae). Originates from South America (Mato Grosso region of Brazil and adjacent watersheds). Submerged stems carry finely pinnately divided whorled leaves.
Growth requirements
- Light: high (≥80 PAR at substrate)
- CO2: pressurised CO2 recommended
- Temperature: 22-28 °C
- pH: 5.5-7
- GH: 2-10 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil or fertilised gravel
- Nutrient demand: medium
- Growth rate: fast
- Difficulty: intermediate
Placement
- Recommended placement: background
- Maximum height: 40 cm
- Trim every: 10 days
Propagation
In cultivation the plant is propagated by stem cuttings (replant the upper portion after trimming).