{"product_id":"tissue-culture-helanthium-tenellum-micro","title":"Tissue Culture Helanthium tenellum 'Micro'","description":"\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelanthium tenellum 'Micro'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a miniature form of the popular tenellum species, producing exceptionally fine, delicate leaves that create a beautifully intricate, grass-like foreground carpet. Its tiny stature makes it particularly well-suited to nano aquariums and detailed aquascapes where scale and proportion are important. Like its relatives, it spreads readily via runners, gradually filling in to create a lush, natural-looking foreground with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but accelerates growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Tissue Culture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eOur tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from pesticides and harmful chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from snails, planarians, and pest algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from pathogens and parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eNo rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003ePlant individual stems or small clumps spaced 1–2 cm apart directly into the substrate. Helanthium tenellum 'Micro' spreads via runners and will gradually fill in to form a fine, delicate foreground carpet. It adapts well to a wide range of lighting conditions, though higher light and CO₂ will produce faster, more compact growth. Its miniature size makes it an ideal choice for nano tanks and Iwagumi-style layouts where a fine-textured, low-growing foreground is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaPlant Culture","offers":[{"title":"TC Helanthium tenellum 'Micro'","offer_id":43904574980161,"sku":"TC181","price":7.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/5957\/2545\/files\/Helanthium_tenellum.jpg?v=1777881506","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaplantculture.com.au\/products\/tissue-culture-helanthium-tenellum-micro","provider":"AquaPlant Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}