{"product_id":"elocharis-pusilla","title":"ELOCHARIS PUSILLA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEleocharis pusilla – The Perfect Mini Dwarf Hairgrass Aquarium Carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Compact Carpet Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eleocharis pusilla, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the shortest carpeting plants available for aquascaping. It forms a dense, fine-textured green mat and remains shorter than Eleocharis acicularis, making it an excellent choice for nano aquariums, foreground planting and high-contrast Iwagumi layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-Growing Lawn Effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Under suitable conditions, E. pusilla can remain below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a beautifully compact, lawn-like foreground. Its fine, grass-like foliage adds depth and structure without visually overwhelming the rest of the aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting \u0026amp; CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For the best results, provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium to high lighting and consistent CO₂ supplementation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These conditions encourage faster, denser growth and help the plant maintain its compact, horizontal spreading habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads Through Runners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eleocharis pusilla naturally propagates through runners, gradually filling the available substrate. For faster coverage, divide the plant into small tufts and plant them approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing room for the runners to spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular Trimming Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Occasional trimming helps maintain a neat, low-growing appearance and prevents the carpet from becoming overgrown. Regular maintenance also encourages fresh, dense growth throughout the foreground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Minimalist Aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its exceptionally short growth and clean visual appearance make Eleocharis pusilla particularly effective in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIwagumi, Nature-style and high-tech aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is ideal when a simple, uncluttered foreground is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips for Success\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to support healthy root development and runner production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide CO₂ supplementation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for faster, denser carpeting and more compact growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain good lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage strong horizontal spreading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrim regularly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to keep the carpet short, tidy and visually consistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Eleocharis pusilla grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Under good CO₂ and lighting conditions, it can remain below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an exceptionally low foreground carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Eleocharis pusilla suitable for nano tanks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes. Its miniature size makes it particularly well suited to nano aquariums and small aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I plant Mini Dwarf Hairgrass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Separate it into small tufts and plant them approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the foreground. The runners will gradually connect the individual tufts and form a continuous carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Eleocharis pusilla require CO₂?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CO₂ is not absolutely essential for survival, but it is strongly recommended for achieving the fastest, densest and most compact carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54551301652817,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/3301\/9217\/files\/A0599943-1227-42BA-B8E8-4DEFFB78586A.jpg?v=1786521459","url":"https:\/\/threeshiresaquaticgardens.co.uk\/products\/elocharis-pusilla","provider":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}