Pearlweed (Hemianthus Micranthemoides)

You will receive a clump of 4–8 Pearlweed (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) stems, freshly harvested and packed to arrive healthy and ready to plant.

Pearlweed is a perennial favorite in the planted tank hobby, prized for its tiny, bright green leaves that cluster densely along each stem. Left to grow freely it forms a beautiful bushy mid-ground accent; trimmed low and allowed to spread, it creates a lush, fine-textured carpet that rivals HC Cuba at a fraction of the difficulty. When healthy, it pearls oxygen bubbles along its leaves — a stunning effect in any tank.

✦ What you're getting
Each clump contains 4–8 individual stems, giving you an instant visual impact and a strong foundation to propagate from. Stems are grown emersed, arriving with established roots that anchor quickly and transition to submersed growth with ease.

✦ Care at a glance
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Lighting: Medium to high (carpeting requires higher light)
• CO₂: Not required, but accelerates carpeting growth
• Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid ferts or root tabs
• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Placement: Foreground to mid-ground; excellent carpeting plant

✦ Growth & propagation
Pearlweed is a fast, rewarding grower. Trim stems regularly to encourage dense, lateral branching. Cuttings root readily — simply press trimmed tops into the substrate and they'll take hold within days. Under strong light and CO₂ it will carpet a tank floor with minimal effort.

✦ Shipping & live arrival
All orders are shipped via USPS Ground Mail Monday through Thursday. Orders are held on weekends, holidays, and holiday weekends to ensure safe arrival. Cool packs are included at no additional charge as needed based on weather. Heat packs are available upon request for an additional fee. Upgrades to USPS Priority Mail are available upon request. Ships across the US and all US territories. Customers are responsible for providing an accurate shipping address.