Dwarf Hair Grass – Eleocharis acicularis ‘Mini’ – Live Freshwater Plant – Live Plants

This hardy, fast-growing plant can quickly “carpet” most aquariums. It needs good light, but is a great choice as a ground-covering plant as it is otherwise undemanding and hardly ever needs trimming. Eleocharis acicularis is also known as dwarf hair grass, needle spikerush, or least spikerush.

Family: Cyperaceae

Origin: Cultivar

Height: 1-3″

Placement: Foreground/Groundcover

Temperature: 63-81°F

Water pH: 5-7

Lighting: Medium

Growth Rate: Slow

CO2: Recommended

About Tissue Cultured Plants

This propagation method involves taking a small piece of plant tissue, often from the tip of a growing shoot or a small segment of a leaf, and cultivating it in a nutrient-rich gel under sterile conditions. This allows for the rapid propagation of plants while minimizing the risk of disease, pest algae, or contamination.

Keep in mind that while tissue cultured plants have numerous benefits, they may require careful acclimation to an aquarium environment once introduced. Following proper care guidelines for each plant will help it acclimate to life fully submerged underwater. A small amount of leaf melting may occur during this transition period. This is a natural response as the plant adjusts to its new environment.