🌾 Lilaeopsis brasiliensis – The Verdant Carpet of the Tropics

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, known commonly as the Micro Sword, is a charming, grasslike aquatic plant native to the warm riverbanks of South America. With its fine, sword-shaped leaves and lush, vibrant green hue, it creates the perfect living carpet for aquascapes of all sizes.

Often admired for its soft texture and natural appeal, Micro Sword brings a tranquil meadow-like beauty to the foreground of aquariums. Under favorable conditions, it forms a dense, low-growing mat that sways gently with the current—evoking the serene underwater landscapes of tropical streams.

Compact, adaptable, and endlessly graceful, this species is ideal for both beginner and advanced aquascapers seeking an authentic, natural appearance.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

• Common Name: Micro Sword, Brazilian Micro Sword

• Origin: South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)

• Form & Texture: Fine, grasslike leaves forming a vibrant green carpet

• Growth Height: 2–7 cm – ideal for foreground placement

• Growth Rate: Moderate – dense carpeting under bright light

• Temperature Tolerance: 20–28°C – thrives in tropical freshwater aquariums

• Water Conditions: pH 6.5–7.5 | Hardness 2–12°dGH | KH 2–8°dKH

• Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium – suitable for most aquarists

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Lighting Needs: Medium to high – encourages compact, lush growth

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Optional but enhances color and density

• Propagation: By runners – separate and replant to expand coverage

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended for best results

• Can Grow Emersed: Yes – suitable for paludarium and humid terrarium setups

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Creates a lush, natural green carpet for freshwater aquascapes

• Pairs beautifully with driftwood, stones, and midground species like Cryptocoryne or Anubias nana petite

• Perfect for nature-style, Iwagumi, or minimalist layouts seeking vibrant ground cover

• Provides a realistic and serene meadow-like appearance that complements shrimp and nano fish displays

📍 Cultivation & Sustainability

At Aquarium Plants Factory, every aquatic plant is sustainably farm-raised in controlled greenhouse environments—never collected from the wild.

• Our Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is grown ex-vitro and hydroponically for strong roots and clean foliage

• Ensures high-quality plants with minimal environmental impact

📦 What You’ll Receive

Choose from our selection of nursery-grown Lilaeopsis brasiliensis:

• Loose Bare Root Plants: Approximately a small clump bare root portion

• Bunched Plants: Small clump bundled with foam and a plant weight

• Potted Plants: Potted in a net pot with rock wool

⚠️ Disclaimer

• Some initial leaf melt may occur as the plant adjusts to new aquarium conditions

• This is normal—new, submersed leaves will sprout from runners as the plant establishes itself

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plant Owner

• Certain aquatic plants may be regulated or restricted in some U.S. states

• Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways

• Never release aquarium plants into the wild