Eleocharis pusilla - Tissue Culture

Eleocharis pusilla – Tissue Culture Aquarium Plant

Eleocharis pusilla (Dwarf Hairgrass) is a popular carpeting plant used to create lush, natural-looking foregrounds in planted aquariums. Its fine, grass-like blades spread through runners, forming a dense green carpet that gives aquascapes a beautiful meadow effect.

This plant is supplied in sterile tissue culture form in a 4 oz cup, meaning it is free of algae, pests, and snails, making it perfect for introducing into new or established aquariums.

Key Features

• 100% pest-free tissue culture
• Ideal foreground carpeting plant
• Bright green, fine hair-like blades
• Safe for shrimp tanks
• Easy to divide into multiple portions

Plant Information

Scientific Name: Eleocharis pusilla
Common Name: Dwarf Hairgrass
Placement: Foreground / carpet
Lighting: Medium to high
CO₂: Recommended for fastest growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Planting Tips

1. Remove the plant from the cup and gently rinse away the gel.

2. Divide the plant into small plugs.

3. Plant plugs a few centimeters apart in aquarium substrate.

4. With good light and CO₂, the plant will spread and form a dense carpet.

Perfect for nature aquariums, aquascaping layouts, nano tanks, and shrimp tanks.