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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Pearl Weed
A versatile, fast-growing stem plant with tiny leaves.
Pearl Weed can be grown as a carpet, a midground bush, or a background stem plant depending on how it is trimmed.
Midground · Beginner friendly
Pearl Weed
Hemianthus micranthemoides
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DIFFICULTY
Easy–Moderate
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
High
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Recommended
Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.
GROWTH
Fast
High trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementMidground
Typical height2–16 in
Typical width4 in
Suggested minimum tank5 gal
Suggested tank height18 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR30–100
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Any
Plant in groups.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Acclimation
Adapts easily.
What usually goes wrong.
Requires frequent trimming to stay neat.
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