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Characteristics and how to grow Myriophyllum

Myriophyllum is one of the water plants belonging to the genus Fusamo in the family Alinotaceae. Its official name is Myriophyllum mattoglossense. It is native to the state of Mato Grosso in Brazil, South America. In this article, we will explain the characteristics of Myriophyllum and how to grow it.

What is Myriophyllum?

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Myriophyllum is one of the water plants belonging to the genus Fusamo in the family Alinotaceae. Its official name is Myriophyllum mattoglossense. It is native to the state of Mato Grosso in Brazil, South America.It has 4-6 leaves, which open and emerge in a feathery shape.
Some specialty stores write "Myriophyllum mattoglossense", while others write "Myriophyllum" in abbreviated form. This website will also be written as "Myriophyllum".

How to Grow Myriophyllum

Myriophyllum is one of the easiest water plants for beginners to handle.
Prefers water temperatures of around 20-28°C (68-86°F). They prefer slightly acidic to slightly alkaline water. They tend to prefer slightly stronger light, and if kept in low-light conditions, their coloration may fade and the base of the fish may darken, so care should be taken.

Therefore, in dense areas, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that light may not reach the base of the plant, but there are few difficulties other than taking care to grow it in a place where it receives some light. Since it grows quickly, it is sometimes used as an aquatic plant to cover the back side of an aquarium.

Care of Myriophyllum

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The care of the myriophyllum is,As explained above, this will be a fast-growing species, so it will be necessary to care for old areas and remove dirt and moss from the leaves. Myriophyllum is prone to pain in areas that are not exposed to light, so if you find a sore spot, be sure to take care of it as soon as possible.
If there is not enough light, find the cause and take prompt action, such as not enough light in the aquarium itself or not enough light to the base of the Myriophyllum due to the dense surrounding area.

How to Increase Myriophyllum

The "budding" method is often used to increase the number of myriophyllum. When the stem has grown to a certain degree, cut it almost in half. If there is a root growing at a node in the middle of the stem, it is preferable to divide it at that point. If the cut top portion can be rooted to the bottom stone, it is finished.
If you have difficulty in rooting, you can bundle several cut stems together and plant them in a stable manner. If side shoots grow, cut them from the area where the side shoots have sprouted and root several stems together in the same way, you have increased the number of plants.

Goldfish and Myriophyllum

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Myriophyllum is one of the better types of aquatic plants to be used with goldfish, although few people put it in with goldfish.Myriophyllum has a central stem with leaves surrounding it, making it a great food plant for goldfish. If you are looking for an alternative water plant to feed your goldfish, this is the water plant for you.
Even if it is not used as bait, Myriophyllum has beautiful green leaves that contrast nicely with the red and white that are common in goldfish body colors.
Myriophyllum grows very fast depending on the amount of light, so it is recommended for those who keep goldfish in large aquariums, as it does not look inferior in terms of appearance. If you are wondering what kind of aquatic plants to put in your tank, you should definitely consider Myriophyllum as a candidate.

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