Description
Plant Profile
Lilaeopsis Mauritiana, better known as the Narrow Leaf Micro Sword, is a sleek and elegant variant of the classic Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis. Hailing natively from the island of Mauritius, this species features distinctly thinner, needle-like leaves that bring a lighter, finer texture to your foreground. If you love the classic look of a grass lawn but want something that offers a more delicate silhouette, this plant is a great choice. It spreads reliably across the substrate, working efficiently to weave a thick, vibrant green carpet.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
Establish a soft foreground texture with its ultra-thin, narrow-leaf profile.
Enjoy a faster growth rate compared to standard Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis varieties.
The sterile laboratory environment guarantees your new plant arrives completely free of pests.
Care & Planting Instructions
Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions and planting.
Separate into small clumps and press them compactly into a quality aquarium soil to give the roots the perfect head start.
Maintain stable aquarium parameters and avoid drastic shifts in water quality to prevent your new grass from melting.
Provide medium to high lighting and inject pressurized CO2 to supercharge its density and growth rate, keeping it low and compact.
Master the basics by learning how to properly grow aquarium carpet plants to ensure your new layout fills in quickly, evenly, and stays free of algae.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Attribute
Specification
Scientific Name
Lilaeopsis mauritiana
Common Name(s)
Narrow Leaf Micro Sword, Mauritian Micro Sword
Family
Apiaceae
Plant Type / Taxonomy
Stem / Carpeting Foreground
Care Difficulty
Medium
Light Requirement
Medium to High
CO2 Requirement
Recommended (Speeds up carpet density)
Placement / Usage
Foreground Carpet
Height / Size
1.2 – 2.4 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate
Water Parameters
pH 6.0 – 7.5 | Temperature 70°F – 82°F (21°C – 28°C)
Propagation Method
Cut runners and replant daughter plantlets
Origin
Mauritius
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I plant Narrow Leaf Micro Sword tissue culture?
Using fine-tip pinsettes, push each clump deep into fine aquasoil spaced about 1 inch apart to let the underground runners link together.
2. Can Lilaeopsis Mauritiana grow without pressurized CO2?
Yes. Lilaeopsis Mauritiana can tolerate low-tech conditions without CO2 better than many other carpeting plants. However, providing pressurized CO2 and medium-to-high lighting significantly accelerates runner production and creates a much denser lawn.
3. How does Narrow Leaf Micro Sword differ from standard Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis?
Lilaeopsis Mauritiana features thinner, narrower, needle-like leaves that grow slightly taller and spread faster than the wider, flatter blades of standard Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis.
