Marsilea hirsuta is a fascinating and sought-after aquatic plant species that is commonly known as "Hairy Clover" or "Dwarf Four Leaf Clover." It belongs to the family Marsileaceae and is native to regions such as Asia, Europe, and Africa.
With its distinctive four-leaf clover-like appearance, Marsilea hirsuta adds a touch of charm and natural elegance to aquariums. Its leaves are small, rounded, and intricately textured, resembling miniature clover leaves. The plant typically stays relatively low to the ground, creating a carpet-like effect in the aquarium.
One of the notable features of Marsilea hirsuta is its adaptability. It can thrive in various water conditions, including low to high light intensities and a wide range of temperatures. This versatility makes it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking to create lush and visually appealing aquascapes.
Caring for Marsilea hirsuta is relatively straightforward. It appreciates nutrient-rich substrates and benefits from regular fertilization to support its growth and vibrant green coloration. Moderate lighting and stable water parameters with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range (around 6.0 to 7.5) are generally recommended for optimal growth.
Propagation of Marsilea hirsuta can occur through runners or rhizomes that spread horizontally, allowing the plant to gradually form a dense carpet. By trimming and replanting the runners, you can encourage the expansion of this delightful plant in your aquarium.
Marsilea hirsuta offers more than just aesthetic appeal. Its dense carpeting provides a natural habitat for small fish and invertebrates, offering them shelter and a safe environment to thrive. It also aids in oxygenating the water and contributes to the overall health of the aquarium ecosystem.
Whether you're aiming for a lush carpeting effect or a unique focal point in your aquarium, Marsilea hirsuta is a fantastic choice. Its charming four-leaf clover appearance, adaptability, and ease of care make it a favorite among aquarists. Add a touch of natural beauty to your aquatic world with Marsilea hirsuta and enjoy its captivating presence. We currently carry two Marsilea species, Marsilea Hirsuta and Marsilea Crenata.
- Due to the fast growth, it's normal for the Marsilea species to have some brown/red leaf in the package.
- Sold as a Tissue Culture Plants with vitamin liquid/gel
- Packaging May Vary! To be sent in either in vitro bag or cup
- Bag / Cup size: Approx. 2 x 2 inches
- Each Bag / Cup can yield many small plants
- Sustainable growth aquatic plant species
- Great value! Nice specimen!
- Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants
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: Marsilea hirsuta / Marsilea minuta
Common Name: Four Leaf Clover
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rates: Medium-Fast
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Nutrient Substrate: Recommended
Lighting Requirements: Medium-High
Growth Rates: Medium-Fast
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Nutrient Substrate: Recommended
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
P
I bought this because I loved the looks and texture of the plant. I knew it was aquatic but have seen it in terrariums planted out of water in soil.
I figured it would need time to adjust and get wilted etc, but it started to spread out right away.
Im thinking of getting more but really if it grows this fast I dont know where to put it.
Thank you for an amazing little plant
C
Really full TC Cup full of healthy plants. Bought two and could have gotten by with one because of how much there was!
G
The cup arrived quickly and it looks reasonably healthy. I wasn't familiar with tissue culture as I normally either got pots or bare roots. I was able to get the media gel off rather easily. What was tough was separating the plants. Once I did I found I had much more than I actually needed, since it was going into an established tank that had many plants already. I really like this even though it took a bit of time planting individual groups. I am very happy with how it looks. And definitely if I were starting from scratch, this would be my front carpet choice.
J
There were a few brown leaves when it arrived, but it's looking good now. I planted as one long "hedge." Best of all, my betta loves it! He literally rolls around in it!
Q
The plant was delivered on time and in great condition. I highly recommend ordering from this company.
H
Came in during 25 degree weather and three days late bc of the crazy mess of USPS without any DOAs. Can’t ask for any better from this company. Haven’t wronged me yet.
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