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Cyperus helferi Live Plant - Tissue Culture

    Cyperus helferi is one of the few plants of the Cyperaceae family that can live underwater. It was brought to the attention of aquarists around the world by the famous Japanese Takashi Amano, who used it first to create its fascinating aquatic scenery.

    Cyperus helferi is a plant originally from Southeast Asia, widely known especially in Thailand, where it grows both submersed or emersed, on the banks of the standing water or in slow flowing water.

    Cyperus helferi produces long leaves that bend elegantly along the water column. Despite the fact that it is a “rosette” style plant, it develops a very small system of roots. Many smaller plants are produced at the base of healthy, well-stabilized specimens.

    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

    Cyperus Helferi

      Position

      • Background
      • 30cm+

      Care Level: Beginner

      Lighting:

      • Medium

      CO2:

      • Not required however can aid if presenting with discouloration or lack of growth

      Substrate:

      • Nutrient rich substrate or fertilized with root tabs

      Water Parameters:

      • Stable water parameters 
      • pH: 6.0 - 7.5
      • Temperature: between 20 - 26°C 

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