Dwarf Hairgrass Pot (Eleocharis "Belem")

Eleocharis ‘Belem’ Pot (Dwarf Hairgrass)

Create a soft, natural-looking foreground in your planted aquarium with Eleocharis ‘Belem’, commonly known as Dwarf Hairgrass. This fine-leaved carpeting plant produces slender green blades that spread across the substrate, making it a popular choice for aquascapes and planted tanks.

Eleocharis ‘Belem’ is ideal for creating a grass-like carpet while adding depth and texture to your aquascape. With suitable lighting, nutrient-rich substrate and consistent conditions, it can gradually spread through runners to form a dense, vibrant foreground.

Care at a Glance:
• Scientific Name: Eleocharis sp. ‘Belem’
• Common Name: Dwarf Hairgrass
• Plant Type: Carpeting / Foreground plant
• Placement: Foreground
• Growth: Spreading via runners
• Lighting: Medium to high
• CO₂: Recommended for best growth
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Best For: Planted tanks, aquascapes and carpeting

Why Choose Eleocharis ‘Belem’?
• Creates a natural grass-like foreground
• Fine green blades add texture and movement
• Spreads to form an attractive aquarium carpet
• Excellent for aquascaping
• Works well around rocks and hardscape
• Suitable for a variety of planted aquariums

For best results, divide the pot into smaller portions and plant them throughout the substrate with some space between each portion. Good lighting, consistent fertilisation and CO₂ supplementation can encourage faster, denser growth.

Please note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size, density and appearance depending on their growth stage and growing conditions.