TCulture Myriophyllum Mattogrossense (Pot)

Description

For a long time, this name was used for the Red Milfoil (Myriophyllum tuberculatum) until true green Myriophyllum mattogrossense was imported into Germany from Ecuador. Very decorative light green milfoil popular in aquascaping. M. mattogrossense needs a good nutrient supply.

Common names
Matogrosso milfoil

Synonyms
Myriophyllum mattogrossense ”grün”

Complete botanical name

Myriophýllum mattogrossénse Hoehne

Family
Haloragaceae

Genus
Myriophyllum

Difficulty
easy

Usage
Background, Midground

Aquascaping
fine-leaved, well-branched, bushy

Growth
fast

pH value
5 – 7

Temperature tolerance
18 – 28°C

Carbonate hardness
2 – 10°dKH

General hardness
0 – 30°dGH

Propagation
Cuttings

Can grow emersed?
yes