1-2-Grow! Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' is a compact carpeting aquarium plant with extremely fine, grass-like leaves. Its short growth and delicate texture make it an excellent choice for creating a natural-looking foreground lawn in planted aquariums and aquascapes.
Compared with taller Eleocharis varieties, this miniature hairgrass stays low and spreads horizontally through runners when provided with suitable growing conditions. Over time, individual portions can grow together to form a dense, lush green carpet across the aquarium substrate.
Supplied as a 1-2-Grow! Tissue Culture, the plant is grown under sterile laboratory conditions and arrives free from algae, snails, and other unwanted aquarium pests.
Placement: Foreground / Carpeting.
Lighting: Moderate to high lighting encourages compact and dense growth.
COâ‚‚: Recommended for faster spreading and a denser carpet.
Substrate: Best grown in a quality planted aquarium substrate with access to nutrients.
Maintenance: Trim periodically to maintain a low, tidy carpet and encourage fresh growth.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' |
| Common Name | Mini Dwarf Hairgrass |
| Format | 1-2-Grow! Tissue Culture |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | Approximately 3–5 cm (1–2") |
| Placement | Foreground / Carpeting |
| Lighting | Moderate to High |
| COâ‚‚ | Recommended |
| Propagation | Runners |
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
See how Eleocharis 'Mini' can be used to create a beautiful, fine-textured carpet in a planted aquarium.
Available in Canada at Aquascaperoom — premium tissue culture aquarium plants and professional aquascaping supplies.
