Helanthium Tenellum Micro Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture

Plant Profile

Common Name: Helanthium Tenellum Micro

Helanthium Tenellum Micro is a miniature, grass-like plant that looks like a beautiful blend of dwarf hair grass and traditional micro swords. This particular variation boasts a much smaller blueprint than standard Helanthium Tenellum , making it an absolute dream for scaling down nano tanks with a clean, trimmed-down look. As a heavy root feeder, it loves a nutrient-rich environment where it can aggressively send out lateral runners. Given the right care, these runners weave together tightly to blanket your foreground in a rugged, vibrant, lawn-like texture.

Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• It naturally maps out your foreground by sending out a network of strong lateral runners beneath the substrate.
• An exceptionally hardy growth habit that creates a thick, resilient carpet under the right parameters.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Ensure you thoroughly wash away or soak off the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before dividing and planting.
• Plant it in a high-quality, nutrient-dense soil or aquasoil to feed its extensive root system, as this species relies heavily on root feeding.
• Provide medium to high lighting and consistent CO2 injection to maximize its growth rate and help it carpet efficiently.
• Avoid making sudden, drastic changes to your aquarium parameters, as unstable water conditions can trigger leaf melting and rotting.
• Propagate the plant effortlessly whenever it gets too dense by cutting the mature lateral runners and replanting them into bare spots.
• Master the prep and planting process by checking out a beginner's guide to tissue culture plants to prevent your delicate new plantlets from melting or floating away.
  

Quick Facts

Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

• Family Name: Alismataceae
• Origin: North America, South America
• Height: 2–3 inches
• Placement: Foreground
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Temperature: 68–80°F
• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Light Requirements: Medium to High
• CO2: Recommended
• Propagation: Cut runners and replant
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate