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Hemianthus micranthemoides, commonly known as Pearl Weed, is a beautiful, fast-growing aquatic stem plant prized for its delicate, bright green foliage and versatility in aquascaping. Its small, oval-shaped leaves grow along slender, branching stems, creating a lush, vibrant appearance that adds texture and depth to planted aquariums.
This adaptable plant can be used as a dense foreground carpet with regular trimming, a compact midground bush, or a soft, flowing background feature when allowed to grow taller. Its relatively undemanding nature makes it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquascapers.
Supplied as a Horizon Tissue Culture (TC) plant, it is grown under sterile laboratory conditions, providing a clean start for your aquarium, free from snails, algae and unwanted pests when the culture remains sealed and uncontaminated.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH Range: 5.5–7.5
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Lighting: Medium to high. Stronger lighting encourages compact, dense growth, while lower lighting may result in taller, less compact stems.
COâ‚‚: Not essential, but COâ‚‚ supplementation significantly improves growth rate, density and overall plant health.
Growth Rate: Fast under favourable conditions.
Placement: Foreground, midground or background, depending on trimming and aquascaping style.
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate.
Remove the plant from its tissue culture cup and gently rinse away all nutrient gel using clean water. Divide the plant into small portions and plant them individually into a nutrient-rich substrate, leaving sufficient space for the stems to spread.
Regular trimming encourages lateral branching and creates a fuller, bushier appearance. With consistent maintenance, Hemianthus micranthemoides can develop into a beautiful, dense green carpet or an attractive midground feature.
Delicate, bright green foliage that adds a fresh, natural appearance.
Versatile placement options for different aquascaping styles.
Fast-growing and responds well to regular trimming.
Suitable for both low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums.
Supplied as a clean, laboratory-grown Horizon Tissue Culture.
Please Note: The product image shows Hemianthus micranthemoides grown in an established aquarium and is provided for illustrative purposes. The actual product is supplied in a sealed Horizon Tissue Culture cup. Growth and appearance may vary depending on aquarium conditions.
