1-2-Grow! Tropica Helanthium tenellum 'Green' Tissue Culture Aquatic Plant
🌿 1-2-Grow! Tropica Helanthium tenellum 'Green' Tissue Culture Aquatic Plant 🌿
Achieve a stunning, natural foreground in your aquarium with Tropica’s 1-2-Grow! Helanthium tenellum 'Green'. This vibrant grass-like carpeting plant is perfect for aquascapers looking to create a lush, meadow-like effect in their freshwater tanks.
A close relative of Echinodorus, Helanthium tenellum 'Green' grows into a dense, bright green carpet under proper lighting. Unlike the standard Helanthium tenellum, this variant stays a vibrant green rather than developing reddish hues, making it an ideal choice for nature-style aquascapes.
🌱 Why Choose 1-2-Grow! Tropica Tissue Culture?
✔️ Pest-Free & Algae-Free – Grown in sterile lab conditions for a healthy start.
✔️ Safe for Shrimp & Fish – Free from harmful pesticides or contaminants.
✔️ Easy to Maintain – Forms a dense carpet without excessive trimming.
✔️ Compact Portion – Ideal for nano tanks and larger planted aquariums.
💧 Plant Care Guide:
Lighting: Moderate to High (Higher light promotes compact growth)
CO₂: Not required but enhances growth and density
Nutrients: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate and benefits from root tabs
Placement: Foreground
Temperature: 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C)
pH: 5.5 – 7.5
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under optimal conditions
🌿 Benefits:
✅ Creates a lush, natural carpet with minimal maintenance.
✅ Helps oxygenate the substrate and improve water quality.
✅ Provides shelter for shrimp and bottom-dwelling fish.
✅ Great for Iwagumi and nature-style aquascapes.
🎁 What You’ll Receive:
1 x Tissue Culture Cup of Tropica Helanthium tenellum 'Green', grown in sterile conditions and ready to introduce to your aquarium after rinsing.
💡 Pro Tip: For a dense, even spread, plant small portions 1-2 cm apart and use moderate to high lighting. Occasional trimming helps maintain a uniform carpet.
🚫 Important:
Remove from tissue culture gel and rinse thoroughly before planting.
This plant prefers stable conditions for the best carpeting effect.
✨ Transform your aquarium into a vibrant underwater meadow with Tropica’s Helanthium tenellum 'Green'! Order yours today! 🌿🐠