Pearlweed
Hemianthus micranthemoides
PlantFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–26 |
| pH | 5–7 |
| GH | 2–8 |
| KH | 1–5 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 15 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 1.5 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank20 L
Min. group5
Adult size5 cm
Lifespan2 ans
Temperamentfast growing
Care notes
Moderate to high light. CO2 essential. Regular trimming to maintain carpet. Nutrient-rich substrate.