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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Brazilian Micro Sword, Micro Sword Grass

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Adopt this oxygenating aquatic plant to purify the water in your pond or water feature. It forms a carpet-like clump resembling a sort of aquatic lawn with its green leaves arranged in rosettes. It does not exceed 10cm in height. Its growth is slow. It is an easy plant that requires light to thrive.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time May to August
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Description

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, or False Tenelus, is an oxygenating plant that plays an essential role in the good health of your pond or water feature. Growing slowly, it develops from creeping shoots and forms a carpet of green leaves, resembling an aquatic lawn that does not exceed 10cm in height. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires light to grow.

From the Apiaceae family, the Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is, as its name suggests, native to Central America, particularly Brazil. It is an aquatic perennial plant that develops from creeping stolons on the surface of the pond floor, forming a carpet-like mat that can become quite dense. Its leaves are thin, upright, and arranged in a rosette. Evergreen, they are light green to medium green. Its flowering occurs from May to August, but is relatively insignificant. They are small umbels of white flowers tinged with green.

Place this oxygenating plant in a water feature to obtain a healthy and purified environment where biodiversity thrives. Combine it in a pond or water feature with other oxygenating aquatic plants such as Elodea canadensis or Hippuris vulgaris. To adorn the edges of your water feature, consider Iris ensata 'World's Delight', with its slightly pink-tinged white flowers, and Lysimachia nummularia with its numerous yellow flowers.

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time May to August
Inflorescence Umbel

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Lilaeopsis

Species

brasiliensis

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Brazilian Micro Sword, Micro Sword Grass

Botanical synonyms

Crantzia brasiliensis, Lilaeopsis attenuata, Lilaeopsis minor, Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae, Lilaeopsis polyantha

Origin

Central America

Product reference21593

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Planting and care

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is an easy-to-maintain aquatic plant that requires light to thrive, whether in an aquarium or in a water feature. Avoid planting it too close to other plants so that light can reach it. It tolerates a wide range of water acidity levels. This oxygenating plant contributes to the good health of your pond or basin. It lives between 0 and 40cm deep in the water. It can live in moist or even wet soil, or with its roots in the water, cultivated in a basket. No pruning is necessary due to its slow growth.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Pond edge, Pond
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Damp soil, Wet or damp

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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