🌱 All About Eleocharis parvula – Growow TC Plant

Eleocharis parvula, also known as Dwarf Hairgrass, is a compact carpeting plant perfect for creating lush, green underwater lawns in aquariums. It’s a favorite in aquascaping due to its fine texture and ability to spread quickly with the right conditions.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Eleocharis parvula

• Common Name: Dwarf Hairgrass

• Family: Cyperaceae

• Origin: Cosmopolitan (widely found in temperate and tropical regions)

• Growth Form: Low-growing grass-like carpeting plant

🌿 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 3–10 cm

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast with CO₂

• Leaf Shape: Thin, needle-like leaves

• Color: Bright to medium green

• Propagation: By runners (spreads horizontally)

💡 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high (strong light encourages dense growth)

• CO₂: Recommended for compact and fast carpeting

• Substrate: Fine-grain and nutrient-rich soil preferred

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • Hardness: Soft to medium

🧪 Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Benefits

• Pest-, algae-, and disease-free start

• Sterile cup with dense, healthy plantlets

• Easy to portion and plant in small clumps

• Ideal for clean aquascaping setups

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trim regularly to maintain a short carpet

• Plant in small clumps spaced out in a grid for even spreading

• Remove any melted leaves during early transition

• Ensure good light and CO₂ to prevent algae on new growth

🌟 Why Choose Eleocharis parvula?

• Excellent for creating a lush green carpet

• Ideal for Iwagumi, nature, or minimalist aquascapes

• Creates hiding spots for small fish and shrimp

• Responds beautifully to CO₂ injection and strong lighting

🧩 Aquascaping Tips

• Combine with hardscape elements like rocks or driftwood

• Use as a foreground in nano tanks or as a full carpet in larger tanks

• Looks great with stem plants or red accents in the background

🔔 Pro Tip: To speed up carpeting, increase CO₂, maintain stable parameters, and provide nutrient-rich substrate with good circulation.