Eleocharis Acicularis 'Mini' is a true dwarf hair grass — a thinner-bladed, more compact species than Eleocharis Parvulus, and one of the most tolerant carpeting grasses for lower-light tanks. This is a tissue-culture cup, grown in vitro to guarantee zero pests, algae, or snails.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Optional (recommended for a denser carpet) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended |
| Type |
Grass-like carpet plant (Rooted, spreads by runners) |
| Max Height |
1-3" (true dwarf/mini form) |
| Placement |
Foreground |
| Light Level |
Medium (approx. 30-60 PAR) — tolerates lower light better than Eleocharis Parvulus |
| Origin |
Very widespread — one of the most cosmopolitan aquatic plants, found across North America, Europe, and Asia |
| Other |
Not to be confused with Eleocharis Parvulus (a different species also marketed as dwarf hair grass). Also available: Eleocharis Vivipara and Eleocharis sp. 'Belem', both taller background/midground grasses sold here. |
Care & Planting: Remove the tissue culture gel before planting by rinsing under water or gently squeezing it off. Separate into small portions and plant each about an inch apart, roughly halfway into the substrate. After several weeks the plant will send out runners and fill in a lush foreground carpet.
