Santa Catarina milfoil

Myriophýllum aquáticum

Family: Haloragaceae

Genus: Myriophyllum

Difficulty

Very Easy

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Usage

Background

Midground

Path

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

5-30°C(opt: 20°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

This milfoil, Myriophyllum aquaticum 'Santa Catarina', originates from Santa Catarina state in southeastern Brazil. It has lower cultivation demands compared to the standard form of M. aquaticum and exhibits distinct visual differences: leaves have fewer pinnae and a lighter green color, which can turn reddish-brown under intense light. This variety also grows less frequently out of water than others. Its growth habit resembles that of Myriophyllum mattogrossense, with emersed sprouts being smaller than those of the standard form.