Myriophyllum sp. Guyana Tissue Culture – Live Aquarium Plant

Myriophyllum sp. ‘Guyana’ is an attractive bright green aquarium plant with delicate, finely divided leaves and compact branching growth.

Its soft, feathery appearance makes it an excellent choice for adding texture to planted aquariums and aquascapes. Unlike many larger Myriophyllum species, this variety remains relatively compact and responds well to regular trimming, making it particularly useful in smaller aquariums and nano tanks.

This plant is supplied as a tissue culture aquarium plant, providing clean young plant material that can be divided into several portions before planting.

Quick Plant Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Myriophyllum sp. ‘Guyana’
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Position: Midground to background
• Height: Approximately 10–30+ cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Medium
• CO₂: Recommended for best growth
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Origin: South America

Bright Green, Fine-Leaf Growth

Myriophyllum sp. ‘Guyana’ develops fine, feather-like leaves along slender stems, creating a soft and detailed appearance in the aquarium.

Its vivid green colour remains attractive even under stronger aquarium lighting, while regular trimming encourages the plant to branch and become increasingly dense.

This makes it useful for creating soft green backgrounds, filling spaces between hardscape, or adding contrast alongside plants with broader or darker leaves.

Ideal for Nano Aquariums and Aquascapes

Although it can reach 30 cm or more when allowed to grow, Myriophyllum sp. ‘Guyana’ responds very well to pruning.

Its compact stems and willingness to branch make it easier to keep controlled than many larger stem plants, allowing it to work particularly well in nano aquariums and carefully designed aquascapes.

How to Plant Myriophyllum Guyana Tissue Culture

Remove the plant from the tissue culture container and gently rinse away the growing gel using clean aquarium water.

Separate the plant into several small portions and plant each group individually into the substrate using aquascaping tweezers.

Leave some space between each group so light and water can circulate through the stems as the plants establish.

Growing Myriophyllum sp. Guyana

For the best results, provide moderate aquarium lighting, regular fertilisation and a reliable supply of CO₂.

Once established, trim the upper portions of the stems when they become too tall. The cuttings can be replanted into the substrate to create a fuller group.

Regular trimming also improves water flow and helps prevent lower sections of the plant from becoming shaded.

Why Choose Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants?

Tissue culture aquarium plants are produced under controlled conditions and are supplied free from unwanted snails and algae.

The compact plant material can usually be divided into several smaller portions, making one container useful for establishing a group rather than planting a single stem.

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