Eleocharis_Parvula

Description

Ideal ground covering plant
Stays very small
Great choice as a foreground plants, especially ?Iwagumi? styled layout
Free from algae and snails

Family: Cyperaceae

Scientific Name: Eleocharis parvula

Common Name: Dwarf Hair Grass, Hair Grass Mini, Japanese Hair Grass

Type: fore-ground covering plant

Origins: cultivar, normally found in America and Eurasia

Growth: slow, hence does not need frequent trimming

Height: approx. 3 -5 cm

Light: high

CO2 demand: medium

Eleocharis parvula only grows to 3-5 cm in height. Divide the plants into small cups and plant them in the area you want covered. This way the plants will have space during initial stages of growth and subsequently grow into a dense, beautiful lawn. This plant needs high light, but it is still a good choice for the foreground of the aquarium, as it is robust, easy to care for and needs to be trimmed only very rarely.

Aquascaping tip
Eleocharis parvula is best used in conjunction with other foreground plants for most natural effect. They are used in nature aquariums around rock bases to give a natural appearance. You can use them with Riccia to ?tie? the Riccia down and to keep them from floating.

Terrarium use: No
Paludarium use: Yes (in the water portion)

Packing
Tissue Cultured Cup (TC)