Brazilian Micro Sword

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Also known as: Micro Sword Grass

High Light Carpet Slow Growth Intermediate

Grass-like carpet plant. Needs bright light to spread as carpet rather than grow tall.

Water Parameters

Temperature

68–83°F

pH Range

6.5–7.5

Water Type

Freshwater

Light

High

Growth Rate

Slow

Max Height

3 inches

Placement

Carpet

Care Level

Intermediate

Substrate

Fine sand or gravel

CO₂

Not required

Propagation

Runners

Origin

South America

Notes

Grass-like carpet plant. Needs bright light to spread as carpet rather than grow tall.