Micranthemum tweediei White TC Cup

Micranthemum tweediei ‘White’ – TC Cup

Produced by: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants

🌱 Scientific Overview

Micranthemum tweediei ‘White’ is a rare and highly decorative variant of Micranthemum tweediei, distinguished by its small, rounded leaves displaying very light green to creamy-white tones under optimal conditions. This delicate coloration gives the plant a refined and minimalist appearance, making it especially valuable in high-end and competition aquascaping.

The plant belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and is used to create subtle color contrast and fine texture in planted aquariums.

🧪 Tissue Culture Technology – TC Cup

This plant is produced using Tissue Culture (TC Cup) technology by Sreepadma Aquatic Plants, ensuring:

• A completely sterile and pest-free plant
• Free from snails, algae, and chemical residues
• Safe for shrimp, fish, and sensitive aquatic species
• Healthy, clean plantlets in each cup
• Good adaptation after planting

🌍 Natural Habitat

Micranthemum tweediei originates from South America, where it naturally grows along riverbanks and shallow freshwater environments with clean water and stable conditions.

🎨 Appearance and Form

• Leaf Color: Very light green to creamy white
• Leaf Shape: Small, round to oval leaves
• Growth Pattern: Creeping and low-growing stem plant
• Expected Height: Approximately 5–10 cm

📍 Ideal Placement in the Aquarium

• Placement: Foreground to midground
• Ideal for creating soft carpets or low bushes
• Used as a subtle focal or contrast plant
• Suitable for nano, display, and competition aquariums

💡 Lighting Requirements

• Lighting: High
• Strong lighting is essential to maintain pale coloration
• Lower light causes the plant to turn greener

🌬️ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Strongly recommended
• Necessary for compact growth and color stability
• Without CO₂, growth becomes weak and less defined

🌿 Suitable Substrate

• Prefers nutrient-rich, active aquarium soil
• Fine substrates support dense, even growth
• Strong root anchoring improves stability

🧂 Fertilization and Nutrition

• Requires carefully balanced macro and micro nutrients
• Iron and trace elements support light coloration
• Excess nutrients may trigger algae or color loss

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Ideal Temperature: 20–26°C
• pH Range: 5.5 – 7.0
• Water Hardness: Soft
• Requires very clean and stable water conditions

✂️ Planting Instructions

1. Remove the plant from the TC cup
2. Rinse thoroughly to remove all gel residue
3. Divide into small portions
4. Plant gently into the substrate
5. Leave small gaps to allow spreading

🔁 Growth and Maintenance

• Slow to moderate growth rate
• Regular trimming maintains compact form
• Forms dense, low clusters once established

⚠️ Important Notes

• Highly sensitive to changes in water parameters
• Best suited for experienced aquarists
• Requires stable lighting, CO₂, and nutrient balance

🏷️ Quick Product Information

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum tweediei ‘White’
• Product Type: Aquatic plant – Tissue Culture
• Producer: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
• Placement: Foreground / Midground
• Difficulty Level: Advanced