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Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ is the ultimate aquatic carpeting plant to give your aquarium that lush, velvety rolling-hill look you’ve ...
View full detailsSagittaria Subulata
Plant Profile Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) brings that fresh‑cut‑lawn energy straight into your tank. This hobby‑favorite foreground plan...
View full detailsDwarf Hair Grass UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile If you want to trade your bare substrate for a vibrant, classic golf-course look, Dwarf Hair Grass (Eleocharis Parvula Mini) is a gre...
View full detailsHemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' UNS Tissue Culture (Dwarf Baby Tears)
Plant Profile Formally known as Hemianthus callitrichoides (or simply HC), Dwarf Baby Tears is pretty much the poster child of aquatic carpeting pl...
View full detailsEleocharis Belem Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Eleocharis Belem is a certified community favorite for anyone looking to create that crisp, mini meadow look in their tank. Loved for...
View full detailsDwarf Hair Grass
Plant Profile Dwarf Hairgrass is a long‑standing staple in the aquascaping world, thanks to its reliability and versatility in shaping a natural, f...
View full detailsMicranthemum Monte Carlo Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’ is the ultimate aquatic carpeting plant to give your aquarium that lush, velvety rolling-hill look you’ve ...
View full detailsUtricularia Graminifolia Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Utricularia Graminifolia, affectionately known in the hobby as UG, is a highly sought-after aquatic carpeting plant that delivers a v...
View full detailsUmbrella Hair Grass (Eleocharis Vivipara)
Plant Profile Eleocharis Vivipara, commonly referred to as Umbrella Hair Grass, is a popular and striking background plant in the aquascaping commu...
View full detailsHemianthus Callitrichoides (Dwarf Baby Tears) Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Formally known as Hemianthus callitrichoides (or simply HC), Dwarf Baby Tears is pretty much the poster child of aquatic carpeting pl...
View full detailsSagittaria Subulata UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) brings that fresh‑cut‑lawn energy straight into your tank. This hobby‑favorite foreground plan...
View full detailsCyperus Helferi
Plant Profile Cyperus Helferi is a striking, grass-like background plant that adds graceful movement and natural elegance to planted aquariums. Cha...
View full detailsEleocharis Pusillis Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile If you want a reliable, foolproof way to get that classic backyard-lawn aesthetic inside your aquarium, Eleocharis Pusillis is your g...
View full detailsHydrocotyle Tripartita Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Hydrocotyle Japan (Hydrocotyle Tripartita) brings a unique, whimsical texture to your tank with its distinct, clover-like leaves. Mad...
View full detailsHelanthium Tenellum Broad Leaf Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Common Name: Helanthium Tenellum Broad Leaf Helanthium Tenellum Broad Leaf brings a really cool, hybrid aesthetic to your aquascape, ...
View full detailsGlossostigma Elatinoides UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Glossostigma elatinoides, affectionately known as Glosso to hobbyists, is an absolute classic from New Zealand that helped define the...
View full detailsSagittaria Subulata Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) brings that fresh‑cut‑lawn energy straight into your tank. This hobby‑favorite foreground plan...
View full detailsGlossostigma Elatinoides Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Glossostigma elatinoides, affectionately known as Glosso to hobbyists, is an absolute classic from New Zealand that helped define the...
View full detailsSagittaria Pusillus
Plant Profile Sagittaria Pusillus, commonly known as Arrowhead, is a hardy carpeting plant that makes a fantastic addition to any foreground. If yo...
View full detailsLilaeopsis Brasilensis Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Common Name: Micro Sword, Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, also known as Micro Sword, is a go‑to pick for aquascapers...
View full detailsHelanthium Tenellum Micro Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Helanthium Tenellum Micro is a miniature, grass-like plant that looks like a beautiful blend of dwarf hair grass and traditional micr...
View full detailsLilaeopsis Mauritiana Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Lilaeopsis Mauritiana, better known as the Narrow Leaf Micro Sword, is a sleek and elegant variant of the classic Lilaeopsis Brasilie...
View full detailsUtricularia Graminifolia UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile Utricularia Graminifolia, affectionately known in the hobby as UG, is a highly sought-after carpeting plant that delivers a vibrant, ...
View full detailsHemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba White'
Plant Profile Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba White’ is a rare little gem in the carpeting‑plant world, best known for having the smallest, most d...
View full detailsCarpeting plants are low-growing species that spread across the foreground to create a lush, vivid green lawn. We stock a wide variety of foreground options, including Sagittaria, Hydrocotyle, and Micro Sword. For low-tech or beginner setups, Dwarf Hairgrass or Monte Carlo are highly recommended. For advanced, high-tech layouts equipped with pressurized CO2 and high lighting, Dwarf Baby Tears or Glossostigma provide premium, high-impact detail.
Care & Planting Resources
- Learn how to maximize horizontal runners, avoid melting, and choose the right substrate in our guide on How to Properly Grow Aquarium Carpet Plants.
- Master the easiest way to root demanding carpeting plants by exploring our Complete Guide to the Dry Start Method.
- Ensure your sterile laboratory cups get off to a perfect start with A Beginner's Guide to Tissue Culture Plants.
- Keep your lawn tight, healthy, and attached to the soil by learning How to Trim Foreground Carpet Plants.
- Expanding your scape? Don’t leave your carpet behind. How To Grow Carpeting Plants in Any Type of Aquarium covers everything from low to high-tech setups.