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 is a tissue-culture cup, grown in vitro to guarantee zero pests, algae, or snails.
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 Potted. 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: 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. Can also be grown emersed in dry-start setups and Wabi Kusa.
