Echinodorus Tenellus

$9.99 USD

Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

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Helanthium Tenellum, sometimes referred to as Echinodorus Tenellus, is a grass-like aquatic plant that is commonly used for its carpeting tendencies. Its appearance is similar to other aquatic plant species such as Dwarf Hair Grass and Lilaeopsis Novaezelandiae (Micro Swords) and propagates by sending out runners as well. Helanthium Tenellum is generally easy to keep and will spread readily if given optimal conditions. We recommend using it as a foreground or midground choice. It can even be used as a short background aquatic plant choice in smaller nano-sized aquarium tanks. Just like other rosette species, this particular aquatic plant is beautiful in groups or by itself. Propagation is also fairly simple and can be done by separating via the runners and replanting into a quality aquarium substrate.

High lighting and CO2 injection are not necessarily required to grow Echinodorus Tenellus, but is highly recommended for quicker and fuller growth. To plant, simply separate larger mats into small portions and plant each portion an inch or so apart half way into the substrate. Once established, regular trimming will be required.


Common Name	Echinodorus Tenellus Helanthium Tenellus
Care	Easy
Lighting	Medium to High
CO2	Recommended
Suggested Placement	Foreground
Propagation	Trim and plant runners
Growth Rate	Moderate to Fast
Height	1-3+"

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Ordered This From 3 Places

"Yours was the best condition, shipped the fastest, and packed the best. Well done!"

— Douglas b. (5/5)

Simply the best

"Despite Glass Aqua shipping the plants on time, Fedex messed up my shipment and held it for 2 more days. I was worried the plants would die and emailed Glass Aqua about my concern. The team at Glass Aqua were very patient and understanding. But the best part is, when I finally got my plant, it was green and lush! Great shape! kudos to Glass Aqua for quality product and amazing customer service."

— Julian K. (5/5)

A nice lawn addition to

"A nice lawn addition to my 3 gallon jarrarium!"

— Shawn G. (5/5)

Great quality!

"Great quality!"

— Andrew F. (5/5)

Very nice!

"I ordered two cups of this and it came in perfect condition. I was very pleased with the quality of the cultures. I will definitely be ordering from them again!"

— Daniel B. (5/5)

Healthy

"Plant arrived healthy. A little cup of plant goes a long way. I've ordered multiple aquatic plants from Glass Aqua and they haven't failed me yet. Highly recommended."

— Stephanie A. (5/5)

Packed Cup

"TC came is great condition. A ton of plants in the cup. Highly recommend!!"

— Jeremy C. (5/5)

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