{"product_id":"pearl-weed-portion-cup-hemianthus-micranthemoides","title":"Pearl Weed Portion Cup – Hemianthus micranthemoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed (Hemianthus micranthemoides) is a bright green, fast-growing aquarium plant loved for its versatility in freshwater planted tanks. It can be trimmed into a dense foreground carpet, shaped into a compact midground bush, or allowed to grow taller for a soft, natural planted aquarium look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a portion cup, Pearl Weed is easy to divide and plant in small clusters throughout your aquascape. Its fine leaves and quick growth make it a popular choice for nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, aquascapes, and community freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright green freshwater aquarium plant with delicate leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a foreground carpet, midground bush, or floating plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing plant that responds well to trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and planted aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortion cup makes planting and dividing easier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 is optional but helps promote denser, more compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemianthus micranthemoides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Weed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional; recommended for dense carpeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground, midground, background, or floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Pearl Weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed is one of the most flexible plants in aquascaping. With frequent trimming and strong light, it can form a lush green carpet. When allowed to grow taller, it creates a soft bushy midground or background plant that adds texture and movement to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fast growth also helps absorb excess nutrients, making it useful in planted aquariums where balanced growth and regular trimming are part of the maintenance routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the Pearl Weed from the portion cup and gently rinse away any loose growing media. Separate the plant into small clusters and plant them into aquarium substrate using aquascaping tweezers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a carpeting effect, plant small portions close together across the foreground and trim regularly to encourage compact growth. For a bushy look, allow the stems to grow taller and trim the tops to shape the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses in Aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground carpeting layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-tech planted tanks with regular trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-tech planted tanks with CO2 and strong lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed grows quickly under medium to high lighting and benefits from regular trimming. Frequent trimming encourages fuller, denser growth and helps prevent the lower stems from becoming shaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO2 is not required, but it can help Pearl Weed grow more compact and vibrant, especially when used as a carpet. A nutrient-rich substrate or regular liquid fertilizer can also support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Pearl Weed best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePearl Weed is highly versatile. It can be used as a foreground carpet, trimmed into a midground bush, grown as a background stem plant, or even floated in some setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I plant a Pearl Weed portion cup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse the plant gently, separate it into small clusters, and plant the clusters into the substrate with tweezers. Smaller portions help it spread more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Pearl Weed need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, CO2 is optional. However, CO2 helps create tighter, denser, and more compact growth, especially when growing Pearl Weed as a carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Pearl Weed grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePearl Weed grows quickly under medium to high light and may need regular trimming to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pearl Weed good for shrimp tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pearl Weed is a great plant for shrimp tanks because it provides cover, grazing surfaces, and a natural planted environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Pearl Weed grow in low-tech aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pearl Weed can grow in low-tech aquariums, but growth may be taller and less compact without strong lighting and CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Pearl Weed be floated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pearl Weed can be floated, though it is most commonly planted and trimmed as a carpeting, midground, or stem plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed Portion Cup is a versatile freshwater aquarium plant for carpeting, aquascaping, shrimp tanks, and planted community aquariums. 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