Eleocharis Vivipara is a taller, background-style hair grass — unlike the dwarf Eleocharis species, it is not used as a foreground carpet. It's notable for being viviparous: trimmed blade tips can develop small plantlets that root and grow into new plants when replanted. This is a tissue-culture cup, grown in vitro to guarantee zero pests, algae, or snails.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Optional (recommended for denser, more compact growth) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Recommended |
| Type |
Grass-like plant (Rooted) — background/midground, not a carpet plant |
| Max Height |
8-20"+ |
| Placement |
Midground / Background |
| Light Level |
Medium to High (approx. 40-80 PAR) |
| Origin |
South America |
| Other |
Also available: the dwarf carpeting grasses Eleocharis Parvulus and Eleocharis Acicularis 'Mini', and the mid-height Eleocharis sp. 'Belem', all sold here. |
Care & Planting: Remove the tissue culture gel before planting by rinsing under water or gently squeezing it off, then plant individual blades into substrate. Propagate by trimming blade tips once plantlets form and replanting them, or by dividing and replanting clumps.
