🌿 Lilaeopsis brasilensis – Micro Sword

A Compact, Lawn‑Forming Oxygenator for Natural Pond Carpets

Lilaeopsis brasilensis, commonly known as Micro Sword, is a beautifully compact aquatic plant ideal for creating a lush, lawn‑like carpet at the bottom of your pond. Its fine, grass‑like blades spread gently to form a soft green mat, adding texture, colour, and a naturalistic feel to your aquatic landscape.

This versatile plant thrives fully submerged or in shallow water where its delicate foliage can emerge just above the surface. As an oxygenator, Micro Sword contributes to cleaner, healthier water by releasing oxygen and supporting a balanced pond ecosystem. Perfect for wildlife ponds, naturalistic water gardens, and aquascapes, it offers a refined, minimalist aesthetic with virtually no maintenance required.

🌱 Key Features

Lawn‑Like Carpet – Forms a dense, grass‑like mat for natural pond floors.
Oxygenating Plant – Helps maintain clean, oxygen‑rich water.
Versatile Placement – Thrives submerged or in shallow water.
Low Maintenance – No trimming or ongoing care required.
Slow Growth – Ideal for controlled, tidy pondscapes.

📏 Recommended Quantities

To achieve a natural carpet effect:

Pond Size	Recommended Quantity	Notes
Small Pond (up to 2m²)	3–5 plants	Light carpeting and oxygenation.
Medium Pond (2–10m²)	6–10 plants	Creates a fuller, more continuous lawn.
Large Pond (10m²+)	12–20 plants	Ensures dense coverage across larger areas.

General rule: 2–3 plants per m² for effective carpeting.

🧭 Repotting & Planting

9cm plants:
Repot into a larger mesh basket. Place no deeper than one‑third of the maximum recommended planting depth to allow strong establishment.
1L plants:
No repotting required. Place no deeper than half the maximum recommended planting depth.
2L plants:
Fully established and ready for deeper placement — can be positioned at the maximum recommended depth.
Do not remove the mesh basket — it supports root structure and prevents disturbance.

🌿 Care Instructions

No maintenance required — Micro Sword is naturally tidy and self‑sustaining.
Performs well in full sun to part shade.
Suitable for Spring and Summer growth.

🌼 Plant Details

Colour: White (flowers)
Growth Rate: Slow
Flowers: May–August
Sun/Shade: Full sun – Part shade
Season: Spring, Summer

Measurements (cm)

Height: 3–6
Depth: 0–60

🌿 Recommended Companion Plants

These plants complement Micro Sword beautifully and enhance underwater structure:

Fine Oxygenators: Hornwort, Spiked Milfoil
Carpeting Plants: Hydrocotyle ‘Nova Zealandiae’, Mind‑Your‑Own‑Business
Shallow‑Water Accents: Brooklime, Water Forget‑Me‑Not
Floating Shade Plants: Frogbit, Water Soldier

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