Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' in Vitro Culture® – Easy Carpet Plant with Lush, Spreading Growth
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' is a popular and beginner-friendly carpeting plant known for its vibrant green, clover-like leaves and fast-spreading growth habit. Native to Argentina, this plant has become a favorite in modern aquascaping due to its adaptability, soft texture, and ability to create a dense, natural-looking carpet in both high-tech and low-tech setups. Its trailing stems creep along the substrate, forming a lush foreground that brings depth and realism to any layout.
Now offered in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this version is grown using advanced Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% algae-free, snail-free, and pesticide-free start—ideal for shrimp tanks and precise aquascapes.
🌿 Key Features:
Scientific Name: Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo'
Common Name: Monte Carlo, MC, New Large Pearl Grass
Leaf Color: Bright green, rounded leaves
Growth Form: Creeping, low-growing carpet plant
Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid
Placement: Foreground
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Difficulty Level: Easy to medium
💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:
Lighting: Medium to high for compact, horizontal growth
CO₂: Recommended for best carpet density, but can adapt to low-tech tanks
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation required
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
Propagation: Trim runners and replant to expand carpet coverage
🌱 Additional Information:
Nutrient Substrate: Required
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes
🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:
100% Pest-Free: Free from snails, algae, and contaminants
Safe for Shrimp Tanks: No pesticides or harmful residues
Extended Shelf Life: Store under light until ready to plant
Simple to Use: Rinse, divide, and plant directly into the substrate
🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:
Soft Green Carpet: Creates a lush, natural foreground with flowing coverage
Great for Nano Tanks: Small leaves and growth habit suit compact layouts
Beginner-Friendly: Easier than Dwarf Baby Tears while offering similar aesthetic
Perfect for Nature Aquariums: Adds balance, texture, and a peaceful base
📦 What You’ll Receive:
One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Photos are for reference. Actual plant size and color may vary depending on lighting and nutrient conditions. Some melting may occur during the transition from tissue culture to submerged growth, followed by regrowth under proper care.
Scientific Name |
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' |
Synonyms |
Micranthemum Monte Carlo, Montecarlo-3 |
Common Name |
New Large Pearl Grass |
Plant Type |
Stolon |
Placement |
Foreground or attached to driftwood, stone, or decorations |
CO2 |
Recommended |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Intermediate |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
Return Policy: All sales are final
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.
Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
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Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
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