Pearlweed
Hemianthus micranthemoides
Family : Linderniaceae
PlantFreshwatercarpet
A fast-growing foreground plant that forms a dense carpet of small round leaves.
Popularity
Carpet (advanced)
CO₂ + intense light
Availability
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IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Hemianthus micranthemoides is a fine-stemmed aquatic plant, ideal for creating a dense foreground carpet. Its small light green leaves are arranged in opposite pairs. It requires moderate to high light and CO2 supplementation for optimal growth. It can also be used as a background plant.
Habitat
Region :
Marshes, ponds and slow-moving streams
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature20–26 °C
pH5–7
GH2–8 °dGH
KH1–5 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1.5 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
5
Adult size
5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Temperament
fast growing
Propagation
Bouturage de tiges
Care notes
Moderate to high light. CO2 essential. Regular trimming to maintain carpet. Nutrient-rich substrate.
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