Eleocharis Parvulus, commonly sold as Dwarf Hair Grass, is a popular, easy-to-use foreground plant that forms a grass-like lawn or carpet. It grows from roots that spread horizontally via runners, filling in a dense mat over time. This listing is the potted form, ready to divide and plant.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Optional (recommended for a denser, faster-filling carpet) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended |
| Type |
Grass-like carpet plant (Rooted, spreads by runners) |
| Max Height |
2-4" |
| Placement |
Foreground |
| Light Level |
Medium to High (approx. 40-80 PAR) |
| Origin |
Widespread — native to the Americas, naturalized in parts of Asia |
| Other |
Also available as Tissue Culture. Not to be confused with Eleocharis Acicularis 'Mini' (a different, thinner-bladed species also marketed as dwarf hair grass) or the taller Eleocharis Vivipara and Eleocharis sp. 'Belem', also sold here. |
Care & Planting: Separate larger mats 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. Can also be grown emersed in dry-start setups and Wabi Kusa.
