Plant Profiles

Myriophyllum verrucosum

Live freshwater plant Myriophyllum verrucosum 'green' - Elegant Watermilfoil for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Myriophyllum verrucosum 'green' - Elegant Watermilfoil. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Myriophyllum verrucosum 'green'
Elegant Watermilfoil
$7.95

Myriophyllum verrucosum 'green' is a hardy, elegant aquatic plant that is perfect for ponds and as a background plant in aquariums. This Australian native is cold tolerant and can adapt to a variety of water parameters, making it a great option for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Its fine, feathery green leaves are arranged on thin, flexible stems, giving it a delicate appearance.

This is the less common green form of this usually brown-red species. Under high light conditions, Elegant Watermilfoil will branch readily and develop a dense growth habit, creating a beautiful and lush group of stems. In medium light the stems grow thinner and branch less readily, but maintain their green colouration. In ponds, Myriophyllum verrucosum 'green' can help to improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and providing a habitat for aquatic creatures.

This species grows stems much narrower in circumference than other native green milfoils like Myriophyllum simulans. It is fairly easy to care for and is quite a fast grower, making it a great choice for aquarists who want a low-maintenance plant. It is also relatively undemanding in terms of CO2, although supplementing with CO2 is recommended for consistent growth and colouration. Its narrow stems also make it much more algae-resistant than finer leaved Myriophyllum species, making it a more versatile choice for native ponds.

Requirements and information

Temperature:

TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:

CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Medium

CO2:

Medium

Height:

Tall

Growth rate:

Vigorous

Growth habit:

Stem

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Native to: