{"product_id":"dwarf-hair-grass-eleocharis-acicularis-or-eleocharis-parvula-1-pot","title":"Dwarf Hair Grass (Eleocharis acicularis or Eleocharis parvula) 1 pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Hair Grass (Eleocharis acicularis or Eleocharis parvula) is one of the most popular and resilient foreground carpeting plants in the aquarium hobby. It is widely used in modern aquascaping, particularly in Iwagumi and nature-style layouts, to form dense, vibrant green, lawn-like mats that closely resemble terrestrial grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Moderate to high intensity. Higher light levels promote shorter, denser horizontal spreading rather than vertical growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO2 Injection: Highly recommended for a fast, uniform carpet. While it can survive without added CO2, its growth will be significantly slower and less compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate: Requires a nutrient-rich, fine-grained substrate (such as aqua soil) so its delicate runners can easily spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters: Thrives in a temperature range of 12–28°C (54–82°F), a pH of 5.5–7.5, and soft to moderate water hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Plant (Tissue Culture Method)Tissue culture cups are highly recommended because they are grown in sterile labs and are 100% free of snails, algae, and pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse: Remove the plant from the cup and gently wash away the clear agar nutrient gel from the roots under lukewarm tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide: Using your fingers or scissors, separate the large clump into multiple tiny plugs (roughly 5–10+ small portions per cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert: Use fine-tipped aquascaping tweezers to grab the roots of a plug and push it deeply into the substrate at an angle. Space the plugs 1 to 2 cm apart in a grid pattern across your foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance and Trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Dwarf Hair Grass propagates rapidly by sending out runners beneath the substrate. To maintain a manicured lawn appearance and encourage denser horizontal growth, regular trimming is required. Use sharp aquascaping scissors to \"mow\" the grass down to about 2–3 cm from the substrate. This stimulates new shoots and prevents the bottom layers of the carpet from rotting due to a lack of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53416269873449,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Untitled-design_20260810_032145_0000.png?v=1786317728","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/dwarf-hair-grass-eleocharis-acicularis-or-eleocharis-parvula-1-pot","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}