Dwarf Hair Grass UNS Tissue Culture

Plant Profile

Common Name: Dwarf Hair Grass, Eleocharis Parvula Mini

If you want to trade your bare substrate for a vibrant, classic golf-course look, Dwarf Hair Grass (Eleocharis Parvula Mini) is a great pick. This hobby favorite features thin, bright green blades that spread horizontally by sending out runners, creating a realistic, grass-like lawn that your shrimp and nano fish will happily call home. It’s incredibly versatile and willing to travel to all corners of your tank if given the opportunity.

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.

Need Dwarf Hair Grass but this listing is out of stock? Check out these other variants:

• Dwarf Hair Grass - Eleocharis Belem
• Dwarf Hair Grass - Eleocharis Pusillis

Key Features & Benefits

• This is a fast-spreading species that quickly fills out empty substrate using horizontal runners.
  
• Thrives submerged in aquariums or emersed in dry-start setups and Wabi Kusa layouts.
• Provides shelter and foraging surfaces for dwarf shrimp and fry.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions and planting.
• Plant the hairgrass in small clumps spaced a couple of inches apart to give the runners plenty of room to fill in gaps.
• Use a dry start method or Wabi Kusa setup to give its root system plenty of time to firmly anchor into the substrate before you flood the tank.
• Maintain stable aquarium parameters and avoid drastic shifts in water quality to prevent your new grass from melting.
  
• Provide medium to high lighting and inject pressurized CO2 to supercharge its density and growth rate, keeping it low and compact.
• Master the basics by learning how to properly grow aquarium carpet plants to ensure your new layout fills in quickly.

Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I plant Dwarf Hair Grass tissue culture?

Separate the mat into small clumps (about 5–10 blades each), and plant them roughly an inch apart using fine-tip tweezers into the substrate.

2. Do I need CO2 injection and high-tech lighting to grow a carpet?

Adding pressurized CO2 and medium-to-high lighting is strongly recommended to force it to grow horizontally into a tight, plush carpet instead of growing tall or straggly.

3. How do I plant a carpet without the stems floating to the top?

Because tissue culture portions have delicate root systems, fish or water currents can easily dislodge them. Planting small clumps deeply into fine soil or letting the tank grow emersed using the Dry Start Method will anchor the roots securely before flooding.