Eleocharis acicularis ‘Dwarf Hair Grass’ Live Plant - Tissue Culture

Eleocharis acicularis, also known as Dwarf Hairgrass, is native to North America and is a fast growing species with long, light green, grass-like leaves that will eventually form a dense carpet over substrate.

While this plant can grow upwards of 10cm in height, many hobbyists prefer to continually trim the plant in order to create a lush, thick carpet across the bottom of the aquarium.

In order to avoid having the plant quickly die off, it is important to make sure that the water is fully cycled and mature before introducing this species to the aquarium. Poor water quality conditions and/or substrate conditions, will often cause the Dwarf Hairgrass plant to simply melt away as it quickly dies off.

While it is not the most demanding plant you’ll have in your tank, it does require medium-high to high lighting and nutrient heavy substrate with additional fertilizing; however, with these conditions met, it will explode with lush, green growth.

Tissue cultures are in a 5cm container - simply rinse gel and plant.

Pisces Enterprises Tissue Culture Plants have been grown in sterile laboratory conditions producing premium quality plants free from algae, pesticides and pests.

Sold in food grade plastic pots, our Tissue Culture Plants are grown in a unique nutrient rich agar jelly. Easy to sell, the plants do not require watering and will continue to grow provided they are sealed and have sufficient light.

Pisces Tissue Culture Plants will grow in fresh water aquariums, aquascapes and terrariums. Because of the wonderful qualities of these plants, they have grown, and continue to grow in popularity with Australian hobbyists.

In ideal conditions, shelf life will be approx 4 weeks.

Basic care instructions:

• Do not remove lid or contamination will occur
• Keep in well lit area
• Storage temperate should not exceed 30°C

How to Plant Tissue Cultures:

• Set up a small container or bowl with some aquarium water 
• Remove the tissue culture and gel by tipping the container upside down
  
• Remove as many large chunks of gel either with your hand or tweezers
• Use the water to loosen and remove as much gel as possible
  
• Once as much of the gel has been removed, begin to plant the roots into your aquarium 
• Tweezers are best used for planting - ensure the roots have been secured into soil to prevent the tissue culture from being uprooted 

Scientific Name

Eleocharis acicularis

Position

• Foreground or carpet 

Care Level: Beginner

Lighting:

• Moderate to high
  

CO2:

• Recommended
  

Substrate:

• Nutrient-rich substrate is recommended 

Water Parameters:

• Stable water parameters 
• pH: 6.5 - 7.5
• Temperature: between 20 - 26°C