Description
Plant Profile
Myriophyllum Ussuriense is what happens when delicate foliage decides to be a background powerhouse. This rare aquatic stem plant, native to the quiet rivers, wetlands, and lakes of East Asia, grows soft, feathery, pine-like whorls along supple central stems, bringing lime-green color and movement to the tank. Plant it in dense, bushy groups, and it does exactly what it was built for: filling in midground gaps, forming background hedges, or lining up into detailed Dutch-style streets.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
Rare, delicate needle-like green whorls bring soft visual texture, volume, and movement to midground and background zones.
Easy and versatile stem habit that branches rapidly when pruned to build tight, cloud-like bushes.
Care & Planting Instructions
Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions. *Myriophyllum foliage is extraordinarily delicate, so handle stems with care during preparation.
Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
Provide medium-to-high lighting and clean water conditions; while adaptable without CO2, supplying pressurized CO2 injection yields significantly faster growth and denser needle whorls.
Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden parameter swings to prevent stem melting or rotting.
Trim stem tops with straight scissors once they reach the desired height to encourage dense side-branching. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Attribute
Specification
Scientific Name
Myriophyllum ussuriense
Common Name(s)
Myriophyllum Ussuriense, Asian Watermilfoil
Family
Haloragaceae
Plant Type / Taxonomy
Tissue Culture Stem Plant
Care Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Light Requirement
Medium to High
CO2 Requirement
Optional / Recommended (Encourages dense needle whorls and faster growth)
Placement / Usage
Midground / Background Bushing
Height / Size
4–12”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”)
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Water Parameters
pH 6.0–7.0
Propagation Method
Cuttings (Cut stem tops or lateral shoots and replant)
Origin
East Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are the lower leaves falling off my stem plants?
Lower leaf loss (leggy stems) usually occurs when lighting cannot reach the bottom of the plant due to overcrowding or shading from larger plants. Spacing individual stems slightly apart during initial planting and maintaining strong light penetration will keep lower leaves healthy.
2. How do I achieve a thick, bushy forest with Myriophyllum Ussuriense?
To encourage Myriophyllum Ussuriense to form a dense hedge, routinely trim the main stem tops once established. Each cut site will sprout multiple lateral side shoots, doubling the stem density and creating a tight, bushy cloud of fine foliage.
3. How do I prepare Myriophyllum Ussuriense Tissue Culture before planting?
Carefully remove the gel from the roots by washing the plant in a bowl of room-temperature water or gently rinsing it under a tap. Once the gel is removed, separate the cluster into smaller clumps or individual stems and plant them into substrate using fine pinsettes.
