{"product_id":"helanthium-tenellum-green","title":"HELANTHIUM TENELLUM “GREEN”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelanthium tenellum ‘Green’ – Fast-Spreading Grass-Like Carpet Plant for Aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLush Green Carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Helanthium tenellum ‘Green’ is a hardy, fast-spreading carpeting plant that creates a vibrant, bright-green foreground in planted aquariums. Its fine, grass-like leaves and creeping growth habit make it an excellent choice for aquascapers looking for a natural-looking carpet with relatively easy maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-Spreading Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This versatile plant spreads efficiently through runners, quickly filling empty areas of substrate and developing into an attractive carpet. Planting several small groups across the foreground allows the runners to spread naturally and helps create a more even coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable to Different Setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unlike some carpeting plants that demand intense lighting and high levels of CO₂, Helanthium tenellum ‘Green’ is highly adaptable. It performs well under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to high lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can also grow successfully in low-tech aquariums with regular fertilisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ \u0026amp; Nutrient Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CO₂ injection is not essential, but it can significantly improve growth speed and encourage a denser, more compact carpet. A nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilisation will also help support healthy runner production and vibrant green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Plant \u0026amp; Maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For the best results, divide the plant into small clumps and space them across the foreground. This gives each portion room to establish and allows runners to spread between the individual clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular Trimming Encourages a Carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Occasional trimming helps maintain a low, attractive appearance and encourages horizontal growth. Removing taller or upward-growing shoots prevents the plant from becoming untidy and helps maintain a dense foreground.\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\u003eIs Helanthium tenellum ‘Green’ suitable for low-tech tanks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes. It can grow without injected CO₂, although growth may be slower. Adding CO₂ can significantly improve carpeting speed and density.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I plant Helanthium tenellum ‘Green’?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Divide the plant into small clumps and space them evenly across the foreground. This allows runners to spread between the clumps and gradually fill the available substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Helanthium tenellum ‘Green’ need trimming?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes. Regular trimming helps maintain a low, dense carpet, encourages horizontal growth and prevents taller shoots from dominating the foreground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow quickly does it spread?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Under good lighting, adequate nutrients and CO₂, it can spread rapidly through runners and fill open areas of substrate relatively quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54553379701073,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/3301\/9217\/files\/5EC7A9A6-BACD-4609-8C82-23130877A8CB.jpg?v=1786530860","url":"https:\/\/threeshiresaquaticgardens.co.uk\/products\/helanthium-tenellum-green","provider":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}