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Pearlweed - Hemianthus glomeratus

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1212 Canterbury Road

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

1212 Canterbury Road
Roselands NSW 2196
Australia

0434862118

Pearl grass is a popular, fast-growing aquatic stem plant known for its small, bright green, teardrop-shaped leaves and versatility in aquascaping. It can be used as a carpet plant under high light or grow as a bushy mid-ground plant under moderate light, providing a haven for shrimp and fry.

Key Features

  • Bushy mid-ground plant under low-moderate light

  • Forms dense carpet under high light and with trimming

Plant Profile

Scientific Name: Hemianthus glomeratus
Common Name: Pearlgrass, pearlweed
Placement: Background, Midground, Foreground carpet
Lighting: Moderate to High
Temperature: 20–28°C
COâ‚‚ Requirement: Optional but boosts growth
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Substrate: Fine, nutrient-rich substrate preferred
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast


Care Instructions

Trim regularly to maintain carpet shape. Thrives under stable water conditions and moderate to high lighting. Nutrient supplementation encourages denser growth.

Planting: 

Plant small clumps close together in substrate. Can spread laterally to form a continuous carpet; trim as needed to prevent overcrowding.

Please note: Our tanks may contain other aquarium 'pests'. If you wish to keep your aquarium snail and pest free, rinse plants gently before adding them to your tank.

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