Tropica 132B Tissue Culture - Eleocharis Pusilla

Tropica 132B Tissue Culture - Eleocharis Pusilla

Tropica 132B Tissue Culture - Eleocharis Pusilla is a live carpeting aquarium plant, grown by tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup. It is used to build a dense, low carpet of short leaves and suits nano-aquariums especially well. It is a good choice if you want a lush foreground without constant trimming.

Key Benefits

• Forms a dense carpet in the aquarium once established
• Short leaves (3-5 cm / 1.2-2") keep maintenance to a minimum
• Particularly suitable for nano-aquariums
• One of the most reliable species for creating a carpet
• Even lower growth than the common Eleocharis parvula
• Grown by tissue culture in a closed cup

About This Plant

Eleocharis acicularis 'mini', also sold as Eleocharis pusilla, is a compact cultivar with an even lower growth habit than the common Eleocharis parvula. It was given to Tropica by Thomas Barr from the USA. Its leaves stay short, so it forms a tidy carpet rather than a tall, grassy thicket.

How to Use

• Plant the mini version in small portions to cover a large area.
• Spread the portions across the foreground so the carpet can fill in. In a short time, a dense carpet will be obtained.
• Give it good light. It needs light to perform optimally.

Suitable For

• Nano-aquariums, where a short, low carpet keeps the scale in proportion
• Aquarists who want a reliable carpeting plant that needs minimal maintenance
• Foregrounds where a dense, short-leaved lawn effect is wanted

Specifications

• Plant type: Carpeting
• Origin: Cultivar
• Growth rate: Slow
• Height: 3-5+ cm (1.2-2"+)
• Light demand: Medium
• CO2: Medium

What's Included

• One Eleocharis pusilla (Eleocharis acicularis 'mini') tissue culture plant in a closed cup

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleocharis pusilla suitable for a nano-aquarium?
Yes. Its short leaves and low growth make it particularly suitable for nano-aquariums.

How tall does it grow?
The leaves remain short at 3-5 cm (1.2-2"). The plant info lists the height as 3-5+ cm.

How do I plant it to get a full carpet?
Plant it in small portions to cover a large area. A dense carpet should form in a short time.

What light and CO2 does it need?
Light demand is medium and CO2 demand is medium. It needs light to perform optimally.

How fast does it grow?
The growth rate is slow, and it has even lower growth than the common Eleocharis parvula. Planting it in small portions across the area helps the carpet establish.

Is this a real, live plant?
Yes. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant grown by tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup.

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• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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