🌿 Lilaeopsis mauritiana (Micro Sword Narrow Leaf)
Lilaeopsis mauritiana, commonly known as Micro Sword Narrow Leaf, is a fine-textured carpeting plant prized for its slender, grass-like leaves and tidy spreading growth. This elegant foreground plant creates a soft, natural meadow effect that works beautifully in both low-tech and high-tech aquariums. Its narrow blades bring movement, scale, and realism to Nature-style and Iwagumi layouts.
Easy to grow and highly adaptable, Lilaeopsis is an excellent choice for aquascapers seeking a clean, low-growing carpet without extreme maintenance demands.
🌟 Key Features
Scientific Name: Lilaeopsis mauritiana
Common Name: Micro Sword Narrow Leaf
Growth Form: Low, creeping carpet
Leaf Shape: Thin, grass-like blades
Placement: Foreground to mid-ground
💧 Ideal Growing Conditions
Light: Medium to High
CO₂: Not required, but improves density and spread
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | 68–82°F (20–28°C)
Propagation: Spreads through runners
Under good conditions, Lilaeopsis will gradually spread into a uniform, lush carpet over time.
📦 What You’ll Receive
Choose the format that best suits your planting style:
🌱 Bare-root Plants
Small loose clusters, ideal for direct planting and precise spacing across the foreground.
🌿 Rooted Bunched Plants
Healthy rooted stems tied with weight for fast anchoring and easy placement.
🪴 Rooted Potted Plants
Fully rooted plants grown in rockwool — the easiest to plant and fastest to establish.
🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits
Creates a soft, grassy carpet effect
Ideal for Natural, Iwagumi, and minimalist layouts
Adds realistic scale and foreground texture
Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish
⚠️ Disclaimer
Photos are for reference only. Actual plant size and density may vary. Some initial transition melting may occur as the plant adapts to submerged growth.
🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Plant Owner
Certain plant varieties may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release houseplants or aquarium plants into the wild.
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
UPS Next Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
-
Weather conditions
-
Livestock health
-
Shipping destination
Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
Free Shipping
We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.
If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:
-
Alaska
-
Hawaii
-
Puerto Rico
-
Guam
-
U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
-
Weather conditions
-
Carrier delays
-
High shipping volumes
-
Transportation disruptions
Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
-
Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
-
The customer covers 50% plus shipping
Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Please ensure that your address is correct when using payment methods such as:
-
Credit / Debit Card
-
PayPal
-
Apple Pay
-
Google Pay
-
Amazon Pay
-
Shopify Pay
-
AliPay
Orders returned due to:
-
Incorrect address
-
Refused delivery
-
Failed delivery attempts
may not be eligible for a refund.
Order Cancellations
If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
Returns
Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.
We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
-
Live plants
-
Live animals
For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
Aquarium Plants Factory
https://www.AquariumPlantsFactory.com
WHAT WE GUARANTEE
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.
- Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com
- Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.
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.
WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.
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.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised these aquatic plants for arriving in "pristine condition" with healthy roots and leaves. Shoppers noted plants "shipped well" even in heat, arriving within 5 days. Some initial leaf melting occurred, but plants recovered quickly and began growing. Customers appreciated the good quality and value.
- Plants arrived early and in pristine condition despite the heat
- Arrived after five days. Still in perfect condition. Nice roots. Growing already.
- These arrived in great shape, along with everything else in my order. Very satisfied overall!
J
This isn’t the first time ordering from Aquariumplantsfactory so that should say it all. Plants always come as described. First time planting Vallisneria so hoping for the best!
M
3 pictures are the day after I planted the new Val’s in a brand new tank. The 2 close ups are after 10 days being planted, already happy and growing runners. (Please ignore the ghost feeding on the sand, cycling a new tank.) I bought all my plants from this website. It was my first purchase from them and I put a lot of trust in my purchase since I was fully stocking a new tank. Every single plant arrived alive and happy. 10 days in, I’m thoroughly impressed and can’t wait to see how everything grows. I will definitely buy from here again in the future.
M
Healthy plants. Nice color. Generous amount.
H
I have bought various plants several times from these guys. Never disappointed.
R
Haven’t had Val in a long time. The Val I bought look very healthy & beautiful!
s
My order arrived absolutely flawlessly. This plant is my favorite! It’s so spirally! :)
K
Shipped fast, arrived in their own padded box and sealed from pests, healthy and happy! Had 1 twisted leaf that broke off but tbh it looks like it may have happened in shipping process. Very satisfied!
E
They came in cute little bunches (I did a buy two get one free). They came looking a little bit messy (like messy hair), but healthy. I tried to separate the bunches into smaller bunches, but the roots were very confusing. So far they are doing well, even in my hard water 👍
T
All the plants arrived nice and green. They’ve been in the tank for about a week and haven’t died back or anything.
J
The VALLISNERIA SPIRALISCAMEA arrived last week looking very good. It was added to a 5Gal start-up tank that was awaiting its arrival. We trimmed down the plant just a bit to ensure only the newest and greenest blades were planted. I’m confident, they will flourish in the environment we created
B
Very healthy plants , good size. Quick delivery and the company keeps you updated and are very personable
C
Great plants. Recieved more than expected. Will be a repeat customer!
L
They look great and were pretty clean. Would buy again.
A
Didn't expect these vallisneria plants to be so small, was expecting 8 to 9" plants. All plants arrived in very good shape and are doing well so far will wait a few weeks to if there is any plant meltdown.
R
Arrived after five days. Still in perfect condition. Nice roots. Still in quarantine. Growing already.
C
I ordered a bunch of plants from the website. They shipped fast and arrived alive! I planted them and it has been a great success!
C
Good condition looks healthy
M
Came quickly and in perfect condition!
G
Just received my Italian Val plants. They came in extremely healthy with a nice green color to them. They were also pest free. I’m very happy with my purchase.
R
I bought several portions of the bare root val. Arrived very healthy, took well in my tank with minimal die off, and are already sending out many runners
J
After about 10 days in a fairly new tank the Vallisneria Spiralis seems to be perking up a bit. At first it appeared to be melting a bit as I lost about 3" off each blade, but now it's firming up. I presume that it will start rooting and growing well very soon.
B
Fantastic
Excellent packaging, excellent delivery time, all plants still alive and well a month on now.
W
Plants look nice. Roots not very well developed.
P
Love the Val plant came in on time great service thank you very much will do business with you again
B
Plants arrived early and in pristine condition despite the heat
Recommended for You
Frequently Asked Questions
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
!
