Pearlweed (Carpet form)
Hemianthus micranthemoides — Can be used as a low carpet when trimmed or as a midground bush. Tiny round leaves. Grows quickly. Less demanding than HC Cuba. Tolerates lower light than most carpet plants.
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Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Hemianthus micranthemoides |
|---|---|
| Placement | Carpet |
| Light | medium |
| CO₂ | recommended |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Growth | fast |
| Max height | 3" |
| Temperature | 68-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Tech | both |
Aquascape plans using Pearlweed (Carpet form)
- 5-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 10-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)