{"product_id":"horizon-hemianthus-micranthemoides","title":"Horizon - Hemianthus Micranthemoides","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHemianthus Micranthemoides TC cup\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemianthus micranthemoides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearl Weed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizon Tissue Culture (TC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 20–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 5.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness: Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to high. Stronger lighting encourages compact, dense growth, while lower lighting may result in taller, less compact stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not essential, but CO₂ supplementation significantly improves growth rate, density and overall plant health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast under favourable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foreground, midground or background, depending on trimming and aquascaping style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to moderate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Hemianthus micranthemoides?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate, bright green foliage that adds a fresh, natural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile placement options for different aquascaping styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing and responds well to regular trimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for both low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a clean, laboratory-grown Horizon Tissue Culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Horizon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42892228132997,"sku":"TC069","price":125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/Hemianthus-Micranthemoides-Live-Aquarium-Plant-300x300.jpg?v=1794603090","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/horizon-hemianthus-micranthemoides","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}