Tropica Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' 1-2 Grow!
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You will receive: 1 cup (1-2 Grow!), ready to plant — tissue culture, free from algae, snails, and unwanted organisms.
⚠️ Difficulty: Medium — Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' forms the most beautiful carpet with sufficient light and preferably CO₂.
Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' is the smallest variety of the Eleocharis family, with extremely fine, needle-shaped leaves that form an extremely dense and low-growing carpet. Ideal for nano aquariums and as an ultra-fine foreground ground cover in larger aquariums.
🌿 Plant specifications
| Placement | Foreground (ground cover) |
| Max. height | 2–5 cm |
| Light | Normal to high |
| CO₂ | Recommended |
| Temperature | 15–26°C |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Origin | Australia / Asia |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
| Suitable for nano | Yes |
🚚 Delivery & Guarantee
- Freshly delivered as Tropica 1-2 Grow! tissue culture — ready to plant
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 working days
- Dead on arrival? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Plant Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' in small clumps 1–2 cm apart in nutrient-rich substrate. With sufficient light and CO₂, the plant spreads via runners and forms an extremely dense, low-growing carpet. Regularly add liquid plant fertilizer, such as Sera Florena.
💡 Planting tip
Ideal as an ultra-fine ground cover in nano aquariums or as a contrast next to coarser ground covers like Monte Carlo or Staurogyne repens.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the difference with Eleocharis acicularis?
Eleocharis pusilla 'Mini' is smaller and finer than acicularis and stays lower — ideal for nano aquariums and as an ultra-fine ground cover.
What is a 1-2 Grow! cup?
A tissue culture plant from Tropica, completely free of algae, snails, and other unwanted organisms.
Do I need CO₂?
CO₂ is not mandatory but highly recommended for a compact, dense carpet.
Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly and provides shrimp with a perfect hiding place among the fine blades of grass.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
