Littorella Uniflora (American Micro Sword)

Price
$7.99
Emersed Growth: Bare-root Plants
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Littorella Uniflora, commonly known as American Micro Sword, US Micro Sword, American Shoregrass, or American Shoreweed, is a versatile and attractive plant native to the United States. This grass-like plant is perfect for terrariums, ponds, and aquariums, making it a popular choice among aquarists and hobbyists.

Littorella Uniflora (American Micro Sword)

Bare-root Plants

Price
$7.99
Bare-root Plants

Littorella Uniflora, commonly known as American Micro Sword, US Micro Sword, American Shoregrass, or American Shoreweed, is a versatile and attractive plant native to the United States. This grass-like plant is perfect for terrariums, ponds, and aquariums, making it a popular choice among aquarists and hobbyists.

Key Features:

  • Grass-like Appearance: Resembles the well-known Lilaeopsis in appearance, adding a natural, green touch to your aquatic or terrestrial setups.
  • Versatile Growth: Suitable for terrariums, ponds, and aquariums, providing flexibility in various environments.
  • Easy Propagation: Propagates easily via runners, allowing it to develop a full lawn carpet over time.

Optimal Conditions:

  • Planting: Each rosette can be planted a few millimeters apart to encourage spreading and growth.
  • Lighting: Thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions, which help maintain its vibrant green color.
  • Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH levels (6.0 to 7.5) and temperatures between 68°F to 78°F (20°C to 26°C).

Aquarium Benefits:

  • Ideal for Carpets: Excellent for creating lush carpet effects in the foreground of fish tanks and aquariums.
  • Natural Aesthetic: Adds a natural and appealing look to your aquatic environment, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
  • Foreground Placement: Perfect for foreground planting, providing a soft, green lawn-like appearance.

Care and Maintenance:

  • Regular Trimming: Trim regularly to maintain a neat and uniform carpet.
  • Nutrient-Rich Substrate: Grows well in nutrient-rich substrates that provide essential nutrients for healthy growth.
  • Moderate Maintenance: Requires moderate care, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

Conclusion:

Littorella Uniflora (American Micro Sword, US Micro Sword, American Shoregrass, American Shoreweed) is an excellent choice for aquarists and hobbyists looking to create a lush, green carpet in their aquariums, terrariums, or ponds. Its grass-like appearance and easy propagation make it a standout addition to any setup. By providing the right conditions and care, you can enjoy the natural beauty and versatility of Littorella Uniflora in your aquatic or terrestrial environments.

Enhance your aquarium, terrarium, or pond with the natural charm of Littorella Uniflora and enjoy the lush, green landscape it brings to your space.

  • Sold as loose Bare-root plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants 
  • Bare-root plants | small portion, loose bare-root
  • Bunched plants | plants bundled with foam, and lead weight
  • Potted plants | plants potted with net pot and rock wool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.

Scientific Name

Littorella Uniflora

Synonyms

Lilaeopsis Littorella

Common Name

American Shore Grass, American Shore Weed

Placement

Foreground

CO2

Not Required

Growth Rates

Medium

Difficulty Level

Easy

Nutrient Substrate

Required

Can be grow emerged?

Yes

Lighting Requirements

Medium - High

Handling time for Live Plants orders:
 
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
 
Handling time for Live Animals orders:
Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
Free ShippingWe offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
  • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
  • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
  • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
    Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
    • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
    Refused Shipment PolicyAll customers must keep their address information up-to-date!
    • Please always keep your shipping address up-to-date! ( Debit and Credit Card, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Shopify Pay, Ali Pay, and other payment processing services )
    • Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable
    Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
    • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

    Return Policy: All sales are final

    • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

       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.

      1. 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 
      2. 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.

      1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
      2. 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
      3. 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!
      4. 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.

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