- Regular price
- €5,52
- Regular price
- €5,52
The Shade Mudflower (Micranthemum umbrosum), widely known in the hobby as Giant Baby Tears or Shade Mudflower, is a delicate and exceptionally decorative freshwater stem plant featuring petite, luminous light-green round leaves.
Short Description & Highlights
Micranthemum umbrosum (commonly supplied in bunches or potted formats) forms dense, bright green cushions that provide a stunning contrast against darker substrate and hardscape. Native to North America, this fine-textured plant is traditionally planted in the midground or background, where its cascading stems create a lush, bush-like appearance. While it thrives best under moderate-to-high lighting and supplemental CO2 injection, beginners with nutrient-rich substrates can successfully cultivate it by maintaining regular trimming routines to encourage dense, lateral branching.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Micranthemum umbrosum |
| Common Name | Shade Mudflower, Giant Baby Tears |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Lighting Demand | Medium to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Recommended (10–20 mg/L) |
| Temperature Range | 64°F–79°F (18°C–26°C) |
| Water Hardness & pH | Soft to Hard; pH 6.0–7.5 |
Detailed Beginner Care Guide
1. Planting & Placement
When introducing Micranthemum umbrosum to your freshwater aquarium, gently unpack the stems and separate them using tweezers. Plant individual stems about an inch apart into a fine-grained aquarium substrate or nutrient-rich aqusoil to allow the root system to anchor firmly. Grouping 10 to 15 stems together will instantly create a rich, voluminous midground bush.
2. Lighting, Nutrients & CO2
To maintain its vibrant, translucent green coloration, this plant requires reliable aquarium lighting (around 8 hours daily). Adding a liquid macro and micro-fertilizer dosing regime ensures steady growth. While it can adapt to lower-tech setups, introducing a standard CO2 system dramatically accelerates growth speed and prevents lower portions of the stems from shedding leaves due to light blockage.
3. Maintenance & Propagation
Regular pruning is the secret to a professional aquascape layout with this species. Once the stems reach the water surface or begin overlapping heavily, use sharp aquarium scissors to trim them down to your desired height. Do not discard the trimmings; simply replant the healthy top cuttings back into the substrate, where they will rapidly sprout new root systems and expand
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