monte carlo T/C CUP

Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' Tissue Culture (T/C) Cup is one of the most popular and reliable carpeting plants used in modern aquascaping. Produced under sterile laboratory conditions, a tissue culture cup guarantees your plant arrives free of pests, snails, algae, and harmful pesticides, making it completely safe for sensitive tank inhabitants like dwarf shrimp.

Plant Overview

Type: Carpeting Foreground Plant
Origin: South America (Argentina)
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast
Height: 3 – 5+ cm
Difficulty: Medium (Significantly easier to grow than Dwarf Baby Tears / HC)

Optimal Growth Requirements

While Monte Carlo can survive in low-tech setups, it requires stable conditions to form a truly dense, lush underwater lawn.

Parameter	Recommended Range / Level
Lighting	Moderate to High (Higher light keeps it low and compact)
CO2 Injection	Recommended (Encourages faster creeping growth)
Substrate	Nutrient-rich Aqua Soil (Crucial for root runners)
Temperature	20 – 25°C (68 – 77°F)
pH Range	6.0 – 7.5