Hemianthus micranthemoides
Alternate Names:
Baby Tears, Pearl Grass, Pearl Weed
Hemianthus micranthemoides is a great foreground option that can form tidy low growth and add texture, especially when given stable conditions and patience. It adapts well with or without CO₂.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Coming Soon
Size: Individual stem width of 0.5 - 1cm, height of 5 - 15cm+ Native Range: Mid-Atlantic region of the United States (Florida)
Position and Usage: Background, midground or foreground
CO2 Requirements: Not required
Growth Rate: Fast
Lighting: 3/5+ - higher light promotes shorter bushier growth
Water Conditions: Slightly acidic to neutral water preferred
Propagation/Reproduction: Cuttings can be re-planted in the substrate Special requirements: High levels of PO4 (1.5-2ppm), regular doses of nitrate, and frequent iron/micronutrient supplementation will encourage healthy growth; highly sensitive to fish medications
Detailed Information
Overview
Hemianthus micranthemoides - (Baby Tears, Pearl Grass, Pearl Weed, "Micranthemum micranthemoides") Our single most popular product is now improved - cultured to perfection and ready to plant! You cannot go wrong our baby tears. It is beautiful, hardy, fast growing and can be used anywhere from the midground to foreground to carpeting ground cover. This plant also grows really well attached to driftwood.
Possibly the most popular species in planted aquariums - for good reason...
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