Stoffels Eleocharis pusilla or Dwarf Hair Grass

The Stoffels Eleocharis pusilla or Hair Grass is a highly popular foreground plant in aquascaping due to its fine, grass-like blades and its ability to form a dense carpet. This plant is ideal for creating a lush, natural feel in any aquarium. Grown in-vitro, the plant is delivered free from pests, algae, and other contaminants, ensuring a clean and healthy start for your aquascape.

Key Features:

• Ideal Carpeting Plant: Eleocharis pusilla is perfect for creating a thick, vibrant carpet in the foreground, adding texture and depth to your aquascape.
• Fast-Spreading: Under the right conditions, it quickly spreads through runners, forming a dense, green mat across the substrate.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, the plant is free from pests, algae, and pathogens, providing a clean start for your tank.
• Low-Growing Species: Its short height makes it ideal for nano tanks or the foreground of larger aquariums, creating a natural “meadow” effect.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Eleocharis pusilla thrives in medium to high lighting, which promotes horizontal growth and helps maintain its compact form as a carpet.
• CO2: While not strictly necessary, CO2 supplementation significantly improves growth and helps the plant develop a fuller and healthier carpet in shorter periods.
• Water Parameters: This plant adapts well to a range of water conditions. The ideal pH range is 6.0-7.5, with temperatures between 18-28°C for optimal growth.
• Trimming: Regular trimming is essential to keep the plant compact and encourage further spreading, maintaining a neat and vibrant carpet.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before planting.
• Divide the plant into small portions and plant them evenly across the substrate to allow for even spreading and growth.
• Provide sufficient lighting and CO2 supplementation for optimal growth, and ensure the substrate is nutrient-rich to support a healthy carpet.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.