Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis (Micro Sword) Vitro Culture®

🌱 Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Micro Sword) – Vitro Culture® Foreground Carpet Plant

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, commonly known as Micro Sword or Brazilian Micro Sword, is a popular foreground carpeting plant prized for its fine, grass-like leaves and natural lawn-style appearance. Native to South America, this species spreads via runners and creates a dense, vibrant green carpet when established, making it a staple choice for planted aquariums of all sizes.

This plant is offered in our Vitro Culture® sterile 4-inch sealed bag, ensuring a clean, pest-free start for your aquascape.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
• Common Names: Micro Sword, Brazilian Micro Sword
• Growth Form: Spreading stolon carpet plant
• Color: Bright to medium green
• Placement: Foreground
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Difficulty: Beginner-friendly

🌱 Growth & Care Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high lighting recommended for compact growth
• CO₂: Not required, but improves carpet density and speed
• Substrate: Fine, nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended
• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs and liquid fertilizers
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)
  • pH: 6.0–7.5

Under optimal conditions, Micro Sword spreads steadily to form a low, natural grass carpet ideal for nature-style and Iwagumi layouts.

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages

• 100% snail-free, algae-free, and pest-free
• Grown in sterile lab conditions
• Safe for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums
• No pesticides or contaminants
• Easy to rinse, divide, and plant

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Creates a soft, natural lawn effect in the foreground
• Excellent contrast against rocks and driftwood
• Ideal for both high-tech and low-tech planted tanks
• Maintains a clean, minimalist aesthetic

📦 What You’ll Receive

Select the quantity that best fits your aquascape needs using the variant options above.

• 1 Bag Option:
  You will receive one (1) 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag, yielding approximately 3–4 healthy clump plants of Lilaeopsis brasiliensis.

• 5 Bags Option:
  You will receive five (5) individual 4-inch Vitro Culture® bags, each yielding approximately 3–4 healthy clump plants.

Each bag is grown in sterile Vitro Culture® conditions and is free from algae, snails, and pests. Plantlets are ready to rinse, divide, and plant directly into nutrient-rich substrate.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Images show mature, submerged growth for reference. Plants are shipped in emersed, lab-grown form and may appear smaller or different upon arrival. Growth form and appearance will adapt after proper acclimation.

Pictures are representative only; actual plants may vary.