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Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass | Carpet Aquarium Plants - Glass Aqua
  • Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass | Carpet Aquarium Plants - Glass Aqua
  • Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass Carpeting Aquarium Plant Planted Tank
  • Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass | Carpet Aquarium Plants - Glass Aqua
  • Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass | Carpet Aquarium Plants - Glass Aqua
  • Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass Carpeting Aquarium Plant Planted Tank
  • Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass | Carpet Aquarium Plants - Glass Aqua
Eleocharis Parvula

Eleocharis Parvula

$9.99 USD
Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

Eleocharis Parvula, more commonly known as Hair Grass is a staple foreground plant that is commonly used to produce "carpets" in a variety of aquariums. This particular variety of Hair Grass is most commonly used in the foreground area of a planted tank but is also great for using along the midground of an aquascape for textural contrast and interest. Eleocharis Parvula features thin stalks that grow vertically from roots and will moderately spread via runners throughout the tank.

High lighting and CO2 injection are not necessarily required to grow most Hair Grass plants but are highly recommended as it produces a highly noticeable difference in growth rate and overall lush factor. To plant, gently separate the plant into small portions and plant each portion an inch or so apart halfway into the substrate. Once established, regular trimming will be required as once it sends runners out, the plant grows quickly.

Eleocharis Parvula Hair Grass Mini Foreground Carpeting Aquarium Plant

Plant Care & Information
Common Name(s) Eleocharis Parvula / Hair Grass
Plant Type Carpet
Care Level Easy
Lighting Medium to High
CO2 Recommended
Growth Rate Moderate to Fast
Suggested Placement Foreground to Midground
Height / Size 2-4"+
Propagation Trim & Replant Runners
About Our Live Aquatic Plants

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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About Our Tissue Culture Plants

Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Reviews by real customers

Overall rating: 4.943396 / 5 from 53 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Eleocharis Parvula, also known as Hair Grass, is a popular aquarium plant for creating lush carpets. Customers appreciate its easy care, moderate to fast growth rate, and suitability for both foreground and midground placements. Regular trimming is recommended to maintain its appearance.

Summary topics

  • Plant Quality: 23%
  • Plant Health and Value: 38%

Review topics: [quality, customer service, shipping, issues, looks, price, plants, co2, cup, tank].

Review highlights

  • "Great quality plants at great price!" — Mizuel A.
  • "Excellent health conditions, very small amount of plant though." — Jose C.
  • "Numerous and healthy plants, securely packaged/sealed tissue culture cup" — Brandon D.

Reviews

"Not bad the grass looks great but was covered in gel that i could not see until i placed it in the tank and it started coming off."

— Pieter (3/5)

Fast shipping and beautifully packaged

"Fast shipping and beautifully packaged"

— Taylor R. (5/5)

"Everything arrived beautiful and healthy!"

— Jennifer (5/5)

Came in great condition, no

"Came in great condition, no issues."

— Richard T. (5/5)

Looks great and it's growing

"Looks great and it's growing amazing even with no CO2. Highly recommend it and it's spreading so it's creating a beautiful carpet"

— Javier C. (5/5)

"Great product"

— Anthony (5/5)

Excellent Plants

"Great tissue culture, acclimated well with no pests or issues."

— Cameron D. (5/5)

"I’m thrilled! My package got delayed 2 days due to inclement weather and holidays, which was my bad, but these guys still came in fantastic condition! 6 days in shipping, freezing temps, and not a speck of melt. I’m genuinely impressed! Glass Aqua is definitely going to stay my go-to plant supplier!"

— Hope (5/5)

The plant looks great, came

"The plant looks great, came in healthy, and haven't had any issues with it so far."

— Tamala A. (5/5)

Was excellent

"Was excellent"

— Halah A. (5/5)

Q&A
Shipping, Returns and Refunds

Shipping
Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days M-F. However, additional time may be required during peak seasons and federal holidays. For orders containing live plants, we exercise extra caution and assess factors such as travel distance and weather to ensure safe transit.

To avoid delays, please ensure all order information is accurate and complete. We cannot offer refunds and are not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses due to errors in provided information. Once an order has been shipped, delivery times are determined by the carrier and are outside of our control. On average, shipments arrive within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.

Returns
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Approved returns must be shipped back within 14 days of approval. Returned items must be unused, unopened, and in their original packaging. Specific return requirements, if applicable, will be listed on the product’s page. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.

Refunds
No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.