Pearl weed (Hemianthus micranthemoides)

Hemianthus micranthemoides (Pearl Weed)

Add a lush, vibrant green to your planted aquarium with Hemianthus micranthemoides, commonly known as Pearl Weed. This versatile stem plant is a favourite among aquascapers thanks to its small, rounded leaves, fast growth and ability to be shaped into a dense bush or grown as a low foreground plant.

Pearl Weed is an excellent choice for filling gaps, creating natural-looking plant clusters and adding texture to aquascapes. With regular trimming, it can be kept compact and bushy, while allowing it to grow naturally creates a more relaxed, flowing appearance.

Care at a Glance:
• Scientific Name: Hemianthus micranthemoides
• Common Name: Pearl Weed
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Placement: Foreground to background
• Growth: Fast-growing
• Lighting: Medium to high
• CO₂: Beneficial for best growth
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Best For: Planted tanks, aquascapes and nano aquariums

Why Choose Pearl Weed?
• Fast-growing and versatile
• Small leaves create a delicate, natural appearance
• Can be trimmed into a dense bush
• Excellent for filling gaps in an aquascape
• Can be used as a foreground, midground or background plant
• Great choice for creating lush green aquascapes

For best results, plant Pearl Weed in small groups and provide good lighting, nutrients and stable aquarium conditions. Regular trimming will encourage branching and help maintain a compact, bushy appearance. CO₂ supplementation can further improve growth and density.

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