Aquarium plant

Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem")

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem") is a creeping plant for foreground planting. Recorded care includes easy care and medium light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 20–25 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 6–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–1 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–25 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
6–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Eleocharis

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem") be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem") need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem")?

Temperature: 20–25 °C.

How tall does Eleocharis pusilla ("E. parvula", "Mini hairgrass", Eleocharis sp. "Belem") grow?

Height: 3–1 cm.