Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup.

Eleocharis pusilla has even lower growth than the common Eleocharis parvula and was given to Tropica by Thomas Barr from USA. Plant the mini-version in small portions to cover a large area. In short time, a dense carpet will be obtained. Needs light to perform optimally, however, it is one of the most reliable species for creating a carpet – and a minimum of maintenance since the leaves remain short (3-5 cm). Suitable for nano-aquariums. 

Plant Information

• Type: Carpeting

• Origin: Cultivar
  (Bred in cultivation rather than found naturally in the wild.)

• Growth Rate: — (Not specified, varies by species.)

• Height: 3 - 5+ cm
  (Expected height after two months in an aquarium.)

• Light Demand: Medium
  (Requires approximately 0.5 W/L of light for optimal growth.)

• CO₂ Requirement: Medium
  (Needs 6-14 mg/L of CO₂; high demand starts at 15-25 mg/L.)