Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' as carpet foreground?

[Urban Aquaria]

Can DSM method be used on MC?

Yes, it can be grown via DSM.

I'm currently cultivating it in outdoor containers (my indoor tanks all ran out of "floor" space), grows very fast in emersed conditions, can see new runners and leaves daily.

In nature they grow emersed on the banks of rivers and streams too, check out these photos from a japanese blog journal:





Source: http://pokoujiaz.exblog.jp/11591129/

[strat]

Yes, it can be grown via DSM.

I'm currently cultivating it in outdoor containers (my indoor tanks all ran out of "floor" space), grows very fast in emersed conditions, can see new runners and leaves daily.

In nature they grow emersed on the banks of rivers and streams too, check out these photos from a japanese blog journal:





Source: http://pokoujiaz.exblog.jp/11591129/

Hi UA.
thanks for the reply.
trying HCs with dsm and thinking of adding MCs too.

Any idea how to differentiate HCs and MCs?
To me they look like same....

[Urban Aquaria]

Hi UA.
thanks for the reply.
trying HCs with dsm and thinking of adding MCs too.

Any idea how to differentiate HCs and MCs?
To me they look like same....

They do look similar from afar, but on closeup HC leaves are generally much smaller and the distance between each whorl of leaves is closer, hence it has a very dense compact look even within a small bunch... with MC you can see the distinct pairs of opposing round leaves at each point along a runner, it only becomes compact looking when multiple runners criss-cross each other to create dense layers.

[strat]

They do look similar from afar, but on closeup HC leaves are generally much smaller and the distance between each whorl of leaves is closer, hence it has a very dense compact look even within a small bunch... with MC you can see the distinct pairs of opposing round leaves at each point along a runner, it only becomes compact looking when multiple runners criss-cross each other to create dense layers.

Thanks you for the reply, UA!

[tcg170980]

Simes monte.jpg
aquatic connection at sims place does not even plant to soil and you can see the monte carlo growing like carpet.

[cherabin]

I saw the monte carlo on lava rocks at Aquatic Connection and is impressed that it's spreading very well. Most likely, an easy plant as most forummers pointed out.

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[limz_777]

I saw the monte carlo on lava rocks at Aquatic Connection and is impressed that it's spreading very well. Most likely, an easy plant as most forummers pointed out.

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indeed a easy plant , withstand high temperature of 30 c and creeps well under just 10 watt up aqua z lighting

[solidbrik]

Got my 1-2 - grow cup from Roger. .trying DSM. .dunno what's wrong..but after 2 days..They seem to be melting..not taking root too..on up aqua z series 2 ft lighting..on for 1 2-4 hrs a day..too much light?

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[Urban Aquaria]

Got my 1-2 - grow cup from Roger. .trying DSM. .dunno what's wrong..but after 2 days..They seem to be melting..not taking root too..on up aqua z series 2 ft lighting..on for 1 2-4 hrs a day..too much light?

Some melting can be expected as the plants transition to a new environment, just carry on misting the plants and soil regularly (but not too damp or waterlogged) and maintain the 12-14 hour photoperiod. Eventually new runners and leaves will grow out and start to carpet very soon.

[solidbrik]

Hey Roger. .didn't realise u r urban aquaria. .thanks! U had been most helpful in my journey..see u soon..

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[Urban Aquaria]

Hey Roger. .didn't realise u r urban aquaria. .thanks! U had been most helpful in my journey..see u soon..

I'm not roger... i'm just replying to your post based on my own experience with DSM.

[Mookie]

Hey Roger. .didn't realise u r urban aquaria. .thanks! U had been most helpful in my journey..see u soon..

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LOL damn funny

[solidbrik]

Lol...tot saw in another thread someone mentioned UA=Roger...but anyway..The thanks still stand!

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[hiisoka]

Ya damn kilat sia haha his 1 pot can sprinkle so nicely

Appropriately named too

very nice growth, for my new scape im doing the same as what he did,
hopefully can replicate the results as well

[Mookie]

Appropriately named too

very nice growth, for my new scape im doing the same as what he did,
hopefully can replicate the results as well

can share some pictures bro?

[ZacNg]

I also using just 1 pot of monte carlo to carpet my 1.5ft tank, just pass the first week and seems to be doing well.

[sixhunter]

Its an easy plant, much easier than glosso and HC. Soon everyone will start selling it

im going to give it a try in my low tech tank

[JasonChan]

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Tried the DSM with monte carlo in a small tank
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After like nearly a month


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[JasonChan]

Btw gonna pull out the other plants probably got mixed inside lol


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[sixhunter]

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1421408905.305606.jpg
Tried the DSM with monte carlo in a small tank
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After like nearly a month

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wow looking great bro !! these are really prolific growers that is not too demanding