Eleocharis Parvula

Dwarf Hair Grass is a popular foreground carpeting aquarium plant!
Remove this plant from its growing medium before planting.
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Eleocharis Parvula, more commonly known as Hair Grass is a staple foreground plant that is commonly used to produce "carpets" in a variety of aquariums. This particular variety of Hair Grass is most commonly used in the foreground area of a planted tank but is also great for using along the midground of an aquascape for textural contrast and interest. Eleocharis Parvula features thin stalks that grow vertically from roots and will moderately spread via runners throughout the tank.

High lighting and CO2 injection are not necessarily required to grow most Hair Grass plants but are highly recommended as it produces a highly noticeable difference in growth rate and overall lush factor. To plant, gently separate the plant into small portions and plant each portion an inch or so apart halfway into the substrate. Once established, regular trimming will be required as once it sends runners out, the plant grows quickly.