Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf

Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf | Low Tech Carpet Plant - Glass Aqua

$12.99 USD

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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 popular carpeting aquarium plants like Dwarf Hair Grass and Lilaeopsis Novaezelandiae (Micro Sword). It propagates by sending runners throughout the substrate! This carpet plant is generally easy to keep and will spread readily in most tank settings. We recommend using it as a foreground or midground choice, but it can also be planted as a unique background plant in nano aquariums. Like other plants that spread via runners, regular pruning will be necessary to control spread.

High lighting and CO2 injection are not required to grow this variety, but will yield quicker and fuller growth. To plant it, start by separating larger mats into small portions. Use quality aquarium tweezers to plant each portion an inch or so apart halfway into the substrate. Use it by itself or combine it with other species for a wabi sabi mix of carpeting plants in your planted aquarium.

Plant Care & Information

Common Name(s)	Echinodorus Tenellus / Helanthium Tenellus
Plant Type	Carpet
Care Level	Easy
Lighting	Medium to High
CO2	Recommended
Growth Rate	Moderate
Suggested Placement	Foreground to Midground
Height / Size	3-6"+
Propagation	Trim & Replant Runners

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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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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