Plant Name: Dwarf Four Leaf Clover (Marsilea hirsuta) Care Level: Easy to Moderate Recommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or aquarium soil Recommended Lighting: Low to moderate lighting Recommended Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C) Max Plant Size: 1-4 inches (2.5-10 cm) in height Foreground, Midground, or Background?: Foreground Need CO2?: Not necessary, but helps with faster carpeting Fun Fact: Dwarf Four Leaf Clover is famous for its ability to change leaf shape depending on conditions. Under low light it often grows taller with single leaves, while higher light encourages the classic clover-like four-leaf form and a creeping carpet. Appearance: This plant produces small, clover-shaped leaves on thin runners. It can form a low carpet or a slightly taller grassy look depending on lighting and trimming. Aquarium Use: Commonly used as a foreground carpeting plant in low-tech and high-tech aquariums. It creates a natural meadow-like appearance and pairs well with stones and driftwood. Propagation: Spreads naturally through runners that crawl across the substrate. Sections can be trimmed and replanted to speed up coverage.
