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Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf | Low Tech Carpet Plant - Glass Aqua
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf | Low Tech Carpet Plant - Glass Aqua
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  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf | Low Tech Carpet Plant - Glass Aqua
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf | Low Tech Carpet Plant - Glass Aqua
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf Tissue Culture | Aquatic Plants - Glass Aqua
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf
  • Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf | Low Tech Carpet Plant - Glass Aqua
Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf

Helanthium Tenellus Broad Leaf

$12.99 USD
Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center
READ ME: Our aquarium plants vary in growth forms and will require time to transition to submerged or emersed conditions. We do our best to clean and inspect all plants prior to shipping but do not guarantee them to be snail free unless tissue culture is purchased.

Tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile lab settings ensuring your plant is free from pests, snails and algae! These are young specimen that are grown in emersed forms. Gel should always be removed prior to planting.

Live plants are susceptible to stress and damage from transit. - This may appear in the form of minimal melt, leaf loss, cosmetic damage, etc. Refunds or replacements will not be issued for plants with viable root systems or that die out of our care.

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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.

Common Name Echinodorus Tenellus
Helanthium Tenellus
Care Easy
Lighting Medium to High
CO2 Recommended
Aquascape Placement Foreground to Midground
Propagation Trim and plant runners
Growth Rate Moderate to Fast
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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.

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