Pearl Weed Bunch | Live Aquarium Plant | Hemianthus micranthemoides

Pearl Weed Bunch (Hemianthus micranthemoides)

Create a lush, vibrant aquascape with Pearl Weed (Hemianthus micranthemoides). This fast-growing freshwater plant features small, bright green leaves and dense branching stems, making it an excellent choice for carpets, bushes, or midground and background planting. It is easy to trim and shape, making it a favorite among beginner and experienced aquascapers alike.

Each order includes a healthy bunch of Pearl Weed, ready to plant in your aquarium.

Pearl Weed helps absorb excess nutrients, including nitrates, improving water quality while reducing algae growth. Its dense foliage also provides excellent cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish.

Features

• 🌿 Healthy live Pearl Weed bunch
• 🐠 Dense cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish
• 💧 Helps absorb nitrates and improve water quality
• ✂️ Easy to trim and shape into lush bushes or carpets
• 🌱 Fast-growing and beginner friendly
• 📦 Grown in the USA and carefully packed fresh

Plant Care

• Scientific Name: Hemianthus micranthemoides
• Placement: Foreground, midground, or background
• Lighting: Moderate to high
• CO₂: Recommended for the densest growth, but not required
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Temperature: 68–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5

What’s Included

Your order includes one healthy bunch of live Pearl Weed. Stem length and fullness may vary slightly, as each bunch is harvested fresh.

Note: Some minor leaf loss or stem breakage during shipping is normal. Under stable aquarium conditions, Pearl Weed quickly establishes itself and produces healthy new growth.

Pearl Weed is an excellent choice for planted freshwater aquariums, adding vibrant green color, natural fish cover, and rapid growth that helps create a healthy, thriving aquatic environment.