Dwarf hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Familie : Cyperaceae
Dwarf hairgrass is a foreground plant that forms a fine grass carpet, ideal for natural aquariums.
Beschreibung
This plant looks like fine grass, with light green stems 5-10 cm tall. It spreads via underground stolons. It grows moderately fast. It requires moderate to high light. Can be used as foreground or midground. It is easier than Hemianthus.
Lebensraum
Region :
This plant grows in wetlands, marshes, and lake edges, often in shallow sandy waters. It forms fine grass carpets.
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Easy to moderate. Temperature 18-26°C, pH 6.0-7.5, low to moderate hardness. Moderate to high light. CO2 recommended for dense growth but not mandatory. Nutrient-rich substrate helps. Regular trimming to keep low carpet. Can be planted in small clumps. Compatible with most fish.