About Marsilea quadrifolia
A clover-like carpet fern that tolerates low tech.
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
Around 9 hours is a useful starting point.
Injection is not normally necessary.
Biweekly trimming needs.
A clover-like carpet fern that tolerates low tech.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
Plant rhizome bits into substrate; leaf form varies from single to four-lobed with conditions.
Runners / division
Melts back before carpeting if light/CO2 are marginal.
Fails to stay low and carpet without strong light and CO2; lifts if roots are shallow.
Matched from the PlantLab database using light, CO₂, difficulty, feeding demand and placement.