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Pearl Weed – Pot/Cup

Pearl Weed is a beautiful, fast-growing aquarium plant known for its small, delicate leaves that create a lush carpet effect. It thrives in a variety of water conditions and can be used to fill in the foreground of your tank, providing a vibrant, natural look. Itā€™s perfect for aquascaping enthusiasts looking to add a carpet of greenery quickly.

Original price was: ₹100.00.Current price is: ₹50.00.

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Overview:
Native to Florida, Pearl Weed, also known as Pearl Grass, belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family and is a popular aquatic plant for aquariums worldwide. Known for its bright green color and low-growing habit, it quickly spreads to form a dense carpet, making it ideal for aquascaping. Itā€™s an easy-to-care-for plant, perfect for beginners, and can be grown in a variety of aquarium settings without requiring special care. It can be used as a foreground, midground, or background plant.

Key Features:

  • Appearance:
    • Bright green, low-growing stem plant that spreads runners horizontally. It has a similar look to other carpeting plants but requires less maintenance.
    • Growth rate: Approximately 5 to 8 inches per month.
    • Requires regular pruning to maintain its compact, horizontal growth pattern.
  • Hardiness:
    • A hardy plant that thrives in a variety of conditions but requires pruning to maintain its shape and size.

Care Tips:

  • Temperature:
    • Ideal temperature range: 19Ā°C to 28Ā°C.
    • Can be kept at tropical fish temperatures (24Ā°C to 27Ā°C) for optimal growth.
  • Lighting:
    • Needs medium light to grow well.
    • For denser, carpet-like coverage, high light intensity is recommended.
  • pH Level:
    • Best suited to a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
  • Carbon Dioxide:
    • Beneficial for enhanced growth and achieving full, dense coverage of the substrate.

Propagation:

  • Propagates by cutting a healthy section of the plant, bundling a few stems, and placing them into the substrate. The plantlets will root and continue to grow.

Functions & Advantages:

  • Aquascaping:
    • Ideal for creating a lush carpet in the aquarium, adding a vibrant green look.
  • Maintenance:
    • Requires minimal maintenance compared to other carpet plants, making it a great alternative.