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How to Plant Dwarf Hairgrass
How to Plant Dwarf Hairgrass. Dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis acicularis) is an aquatic plant requiring moderate tank lighting, pH levels from 6.5 to 7.5 and water temperatures in the range of 70 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant resembles grass that grows up to 4 inches tall and spreads by way of runners from the parent plants. Dwarf hairgrass, a...
Dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis acicularis) is an aquatic plant requiring moderate tank lighting, pH levels from 6.5 to 7.5 and water temperatures in the range of 70 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant resembles grass that grows up to 4 inches tall and spreads by way of runners from the parent plants. Dwarf hairgrass, a native to North America, is fast-growing and provides an ideal environment for spawning and bottom-feeding fish. Plant dwarf hairgrass in a soft substrate such as fine gravel or sand and fertilize for best results.
Things You'll Need
High-quality fertilizer
Add a high-quality fertilizer to the substrate as directed on the label. Dwarf hairgrass thrives in nutrient-rich environments.
Remove the dwarf hairgrass from the container before planting, if applicable. Separate into half-inch bunches.
Carefully push the dwarf hairgrass deep into the substrate. Pull the plants slowly up until the top part of the roots show.
Space the dwarf hairgrass an inch apart in the areas selected.
Allow the plants to multiply naturally throughout the tank, or control spreading by removing unwanted runners that emerge.
