Description
Hemianthus micranthemoides, often called pearlweed, is a versatile little plant with small bright-green leaves on fine stems that can be grown as a foreground carpet or a soft bushy midground. Far easier than HC Cuba, Hemianthus micranthemoides pearls prolifically with oxygen bubbles under good light, giving a lively, fresh look to an aquascape.
Hemianthus micranthemoides grows well in medium-light tanks and carpets best with CO₂, spreading horizontally when trimmed low or growing upright into a bush when left alone. Plant Hemianthus micranthemoides in small portions across the foreground, trim regularly to encourage it to creep, and replant trimmings to thicken the mat.
Adaptable and quite forgiving, Hemianthus micranthemoides is a great carpeting plant for improving beginners who want a lawn without HC Cuba’s difficulty. It is safe for shrimp and community tanks, so use Hemianthus micranthemoides for an easy, pearling green foreground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hemianthus micranthemoides easy to grow?
Hemianthus micranthemoides is much easier than HC Cuba and carpets well with medium light, making it good for improving beginners.
Does Hemianthus micranthemoides need CO₂?
Hemianthus micranthemoides carpets best with CO₂ but will still grow as a bush in well-lit low-tech tanks.
How do I make Hemianthus micranthemoides carpet?
Plant Hemianthus micranthemoides in small portions and trim it low regularly; this encourages it to creep sideways into a mat.
Is Hemianthus micranthemoides good for shrimp?
Yes, Hemianthus micranthemoides is shrimp-safe and its dense growth is a favourite grazing ground for shrimp.
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