• Stem plant
  • Medium
  • Medium–high light
  • CO₂: recommended

Myriophyllum mattogrossense

Green myriophyllum

Medium stem plant for medium and high light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. Growth is medium, and it is rated medium to keep.

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Myriophyllum mattogrossense stems with fine, feathery green leaves in a home aquarium
Myriophyllum mattogrossense stems with fine, feathery green leaves in a home aquarium

At a glance

Plant type
Stem plant Midground, Background
Light
Medium, High
CO₂
Recommended
Difficulty
Medium Growth rate: Medium
Height
4–12 in (10–30 cm)
Water
Not recorded pH 6–7
Leaf color
  • Green
Propagation
Cuttings, Side shoots
Botanical name
Myriophyllum mattogrossense

In the tank

Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.

Origin

Native to South America

Sources

Where to buy

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    1 Tissue Culture

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    $7.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
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    20plant

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    $9.99Checked Nov 14, 2026

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  • Myriophyllum mattogrossense stems with fine, feathery green leaves in a home aquarium
    Myriophyllum mattogrossense stems with fine, feathery green leaves in a home aquarium

Questions

Does Myriophyllum mattogrossense need strong light?

Myriophyllum mattogrossense grows in medium or high light.

Does Myriophyllum mattogrossense need CO₂?

It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Myriophyllum mattogrossense grow faster and denser.

Where does Myriophyllum mattogrossense go in the tank?

Myriophyllum mattogrossense is used in the midground and background.