Marsilea Hirsuta
Marsilea Hirsuta
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Marsilea Hirsuta is a unique and versatile carpeting plant that resembles a miniature aquatic clover. Its leaf shape can vary from single to four-lobed depending on tank conditions, giving aquascapes a natural, meadow-like appearance. It's ideal for foreground coverage in both low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums and is loved for its slow but steady growth and low maintenance.
Key Features
Key Features
·Clover-Like Appearance: Distinctive, variable leaf shapes add charm and texture.
·Low-Growing & Spreading: Forms a dense carpet with time and care.
·Great for Foreground: Excellent for nano tanks or as a soft foreground layer
in larger layouts.
·Adaptable Growth Habit: Stays compact under high light but grows slightly taller
in low-light setups.
·Low-Maintenance Option: Ideal for hobbyists seeking easy carpeting plants.
Care Tips
Care Tips
Lighting: Moderate to high lighting helps keep growth compact and promotes carpet formation.
CO₂ & Fertilization: CO₂ is not required. Use root tabs or liquid fertilizers for best results.
Temperature: Thrives in 68–82°F (20–28°C).
Water Conditions: Prefers a pH range of 6.0–7.5; tolerant of a wide range of water hardness.
Planting & Growth: Plant individual nodes a few inches apart to allow space for runners. Trim as needed to encourage horizontal spread.
Leaf Variation: Expect different leaf shapes during adaptation—this is normal and stabilizes over time.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Live Arrival Guarantee
In the event of a DOA, we will replace the affected plants or livestock and reship FOR FREE!
If a DOA has occurred, please send clear photos of the affected plants or livestock in their closed shipping containers to info@dakuaquatics.com within 2 hours of the first delivery attempt and we will make it right!
If your low temps are below freezing, select UPS 2 Day Air at check out so we can include a free heat pack and get your plants to you fast and warm!

Marsilea hirsuta is a charming, hardy carpet plant that brings a natural, grassland feel to freshwater tanks—perfect for creating soft, lush aquascapes with minimal effort.
Love the look of the little Hirsuta plant on the bottom of my nano tank! It came in healthy with a reasonable portion and is starting to spread.