Description
The Ultimate Versatile Plant for Any Aquarium!
PORTION SIZE:
5 Stems approx 10cm each. Great to start your tank in.
Short Description:
Discover Pearlweed - the incredibly adaptable aquarium plant that does it all! Whether you want a lush carpet, a dense bush, or floating surface cover, this fast-growing plant delivers stunning bright green results. Perfect for beginners and aquascaping pros alike.
Key Features & Highlights
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🌱 INCREDIBLY VERSATILE: Use as carpeting plant, bushy midground, or floating surface cover - adapts to any placement
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💨 FAST GROWTH: Quickly fills in empty spaces and helps control algae by consuming excess nutrients
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💪 EASY & LOW LIGHT: Thrives in low to moderate light without CO2 injection - perfect for beginner plant keepers
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🦐 SHRIMP & FRY PARADISE: Dense growth provides perfect hiding spots and grazing surfaces for shrimp and baby fish
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✂️ EASY PROPAGATION: Simply trim and replant stems to quickly multiply your plant collection
Detailed Description
Meet Pearlweed, the unsung hero of the aquarium plant world! This North American native has earned its place in aquariums worldwide thanks to its remarkable adaptability and vigorous growth. Whether you're creating your first planted tank or designing an elaborate aquascape, Pearlweed delivers stunning results with minimal effort.
What makes Pearlweed truly special is its chameleon-like ability to adapt to how you plant it. When regularly trimmed, it forms a dense, bright green carpet that rivals more demanding plants. Left to grow taller, it creates beautiful bushy clumps perfect for midground placement. And when left floating, it provides valuable surface cover for shy fish and breeding tanks.
This plant is particularly valuable for new aquarists, as its fast growth provides immediate satisfaction and helps establish tank balance. For experienced hobbyists, it's an essential tool for filling spaces and creating natural-looking aquascapes without the high maintenance requirements of more delicate species.
Perfect For:
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Beginner planted tanks
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Carpeting experiments
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Shrimp and fry tanks
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Fast-filling new setups
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Low-tech aquariums
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Breeding tanks
Specifications & Care Guide
Planting & Maintenance
Planting Methods:
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Carpeting: Plant small stems close together and trim regularly
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Bushing: Group several stems together and allow to grow upward
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Floating: Simply drop stems in water - they'll naturally float and grow
Maintenance:
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Trim weekly to maintain desired shape
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Replant trimmings to fill bare spots
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Thrives with regular liquid fertilizers
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Can grow 1-2 inches per week in optimal conditions
Benefits:
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Rapidly improves water quality
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Provides oxygen through photosynthesis
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Reduces algae competition
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Creates natural habitat for aquatic life
Important Considerations
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⚠️ FAST GROWTH: Requires regular trimming to prevent overgrowth
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🚫 CAN BECOME INVASIVE: Dispose of trimmings carefully, don't release into local waterways
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🌿 VERSATILE BUT MESSY: Floating growth can appear unkempt if not maintained
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🐠 EXCELLENT COVER: Ideal for breeding tanks and shy species
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💡 ADAPTS TO LIGHT: Growth pattern changes based on light intensity
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🔄 EASY TO CONTROL: Simple to remove or thin out if it grows too vigorously
Healthy Plant Guarantee
Our Pearlweed is grown in optimal conditions and shipped with careful packaging to ensure it arrives fresh and healthy. Each portion is pest-free and ready to plant upon arrival.
Ready to transform your aquarium with this versatile plant? Add Pearlweed to your cart today!
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