🌾 All About Eleocharis vivipara – Growow TC Plant

Eleocharis vivipara, commonly known as Viviparous Hairgrass, is a graceful and unique background grass-like plant ideal for creating a natural, breezy look in planted aquariums. Unlike its cousin Eleocharis acicularis, which carpets the foreground, this variety grows tall and slender, making it ideal for background placement in aquascapes.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Eleocharis vivipara

• Common Name: Viviparous Hairgrass

• Family: Cyperaceae

• Origin: North and Central America

• Growth Form: Tall, upright grass with fine blades

🌱 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 30–50+ cm

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Color: Light green

• Leaf Shape: Very fine, thread-like grass blades

• Unique Feature: Produces plantlets (vivipary) at the tips of mature leaves

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high

• CO₂: Recommended for best growth but not mandatory

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Placement: Background (or midground in large tanks)

🧪 Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Benefits

• Free from snails, pests, and algae

• Sterile, clean start for aquascapes

• High success rate in establishing the plant in aquarium setups

• Easy to divide into multiple clumps

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trim as needed to maintain desired height or shape

• Plant in small groups for a dense, natural grass field look

• It may grow emergent or send off runners in open-top tanks

• Remove floating plantlets if not desired

🌟 Why Choose Eleocharis vivipara?

• Offers a soft, flowing background texture

• Ideal for nature-style or biotope aquascapes

• Great contrast against stem plants or hardscape

• Adds movement and realism to aquariums with gentle water flow

🧩 Aquascaping Tips

• Perfect as a backdrop in Iwagumi or Dutch-style layouts

• Pairs beautifully with rocks and wood for a wild, untamed look

• Use in tall tanks or paludariums due to its vertical growth

🔔 Pro Tip: If you're looking for a grassy background plant that sways naturally with current and gives a peaceful vibe, Eleocharis vivipara is an excellent choice.