🌱 All About Helanthium tenellum ‘Micro’ – Growow TC Plant

(Previously known as Echinodorus tenellus ‘Micro’ or Tennelus micro)

Helanthium tenellum ‘Micro’ is a delicate, low-growing carpeting plant used widely in aquascaping. Its fine, grass-like appearance and compact growth make it ideal for foreground layouts, especially in nano or minimalist nature-style tanks.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Helanthium tenellum ‘Micro’

• Common Names: Tennelus Micro, Pygmy Chain Sword Micro

• Family: Alismataceae

• Origin: North America (cultivated variant)

• Type: Rosette, carpeting plant

🌿 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 2–5 cm

• Growth Pattern: Creeping runners

• Leaf Shape: Thin, narrow, grass-like blades

• Color: Bright green

• Growth Rate: Moderate (faster with CO₂ and light)

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high

• CO₂: Highly recommended for compact growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil (important for root feeders)

• Water Conditions:

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to moderate

🧪 Growow Tissue Culture Benefits

• 100% sterile, algae- and pest-free

• Ready-to-plant portions

• Ideal for aquascapers aiming for a healthy start

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trim regularly to keep the carpet even

• Replant runners if they grow too tall

• Ensure consistent fertilization (root tabs help)

• Moderate flow helps distribute nutrients

🐠 Aquascaping Uses

• Foreground carpet in nature-style tanks

• Perfect for nano aquariums

• Complements hardscape and midground stems

• Looks lush with shrimp and small schooling fish

🌟 Why Choose Helanthium tenellum ‘Micro’?

• Forms a natural-looking grassy carpet

• Less invasive than standard Tenellus

• Compact size ideal for smaller tanks

• Compatible with both beginner and advanced setups

🔔 Pro Tip: Plant in small spaced-out tufts using tweezers for faster spread and denser carpeting.