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1-2-Grow! Helanthium tenellum 'Green'

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Grower, Packaged As, Color, Difficulty Level, Placement, Species,

Grower:
Tropica
Packaged As:
Tissue Culture
Color:
Green
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Placement:
Foreground
Species:
Helanthium

Description

Tropica 1-2-Grow! Helanthium tenellum 'Green'

Helanthium tenellum 'Green', previously known as *Echinodorus tenellus*, is a compact and vibrant carpeting plant that adds a fresh, grassy texture to planted aquariums. With its bright green, narrow leaves and low-growing habit, it’s perfect for achieving a natural meadow look in foreground or midground areas. The Tropica 1-2-Grow! tissue culture version provides a clean, pest-free start ideal for aquascapers who value detail and clarity in their layouts.

✓ A classic, low-growing carpet for nature-inspired aquascapes
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' spreads through runners to form lush, fine-textured mats — perfect for ADA and Iwagumi layouts.
Carpeting Foreground / Midground Bright Green

Key Features

  • Fine, grass-like leaves: Adds movement and natural flow to aquascapes.
  • Vibrant green colour: Provides excellent contrast against stone and driftwood.
  • Spreads by runners: Quickly forms a dense, lush carpet.
  • Tissue culture grown: Pest-free, algae-free, and shrimp-safe.
  • Adaptable and hardy: Thrives in both CO₂-enriched and low-tech aquariums.

Care Guidelines

Scientific Name Helanthium tenellum 'Green'
Type Rosette / Carpeting
Growth Rate Moderate to Fast
Height 5 – 10 cm
Lighting Medium – High
CO₂ Recommended for denser carpet and compact growth
Placement Foreground or Midground
Propagation By runners forming new rosettes along the substrate

Planting Tips

  • Rinse and remove all gel from the tissue culture cup before planting.
  • Divide into small clusters and space them a few centimetres apart.
  • Provide fine-grain substrate for healthy rooting and runner spread.
  • Regular trimming encourages low, compact growth and uniform carpets.
Tip: Combine Helanthium tenellum 'Green' with taller grasses or rocks in Iwagumi layouts for natural depth and perspective.

Shop Tropica 1-2-Grow! Helanthium tenellum 'Green' in Canada from Aquascaperoom. Clean, pest-free tissue-cultured plants shipped nationwide — perfect for lush, vibrant aquascapes.