Tissue Culture Eleocharis sp. 'Belem'*

Eleocharis sp. Belem, commonly known as Mini Hairgrass, is one of the most popular foreground plants in the aquascaping hobby. Its fine, grass-like blades create a lush, natural-looking lawn effect that works beautifully in both Nature Aquarium and Dutch-style layouts. With the right conditions, it spreads via runners to form a dense, carpet-like foreground that gives any aquascape a polished, professional finish.

Plant Details

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Placement: Foreground
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Medium to High
• CO₂: Recommended for best carpeting results
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Why Tissue Culture?

Our tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:

• Free from pesticides and harmful chemicals
• Free from snails, planarians, and pest algae
• Free from pathogens and parasites
• No rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant

Tips for Success

Plant in small clumps spaced 1–2 cm apart to encourage even spreading. Good substrate, medium-to-high lighting, and CO₂ injection will significantly speed up carpeting. Regular trimming keeps the lawn dense and prevents shading of lower growth.

*Prohibited plant in Western Australia. Unable to supply to WA.