CO2 required
Dwarf hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
hard
Quick stats
⭐Difficulty
hard
💡Light
High
☀️PAR
100 to 200 PAR
💨CO2
Required
🌱Growth rate
Slow to medium
📍Placement
Foreground carpet. Plant in tiny bunches every 2cm across the full substrate area for even growth.
📝Care notes
The iconic lawn carpet that defines competitive aquascaping. Requires CO2, very high light and nutrient rich substrate like ADA Amazonia. Takes 8 to 12 weeks to fill in fully. Patience is everything.
🧪Fertilisation
Daily EI dosing
⏰Schedule
EI macros 3 times per week. Micros 3 times per week. Never skip during establishment phase.
✂️Propagation
Spreads via underground runners naturally once established. Mow regularly with scissors to encourage dense growth.
