Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini' in Vitro Culture® – Dwarf Hairgrass 'Mini' from Aquarium Plants Factory®

Transform your aquascape into a lush underwater meadow with Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini', also known as Eleocharis sp. 'Mini', Dwarf Hairgrass 'Mini', Eleocharis sp. Belem, or Japanese Hairgrass. This compact carpeting plant is a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts for its fine texture, short growth habit, and ability to form dense, vibrant green carpets—especially in nano or shallow tanks.

Each order includes a sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, cultivated in a vitamin-enriched gel or liquid medium. Grown in controlled lab conditions, our Eleocharis 'Mini' arrives 100% free from snails, algae, and pathogens, making it perfect for sensitive or shrimp-focused setups.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini'

• Common Names: Dwarf Hairgrass 'Mini', Japanese Hairgrass, Eleocharis sp. Belem

• Growth Form: Very short, grass-like carpeting plant

• Height: Stays compact at 1–3 inches tall

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sterile bag

• Yield: Typically produces 5–8 plantable portions per bag

• Placement: Foreground or carpet in nano to large tanks

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast with CO₂

💧 Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high (strong lighting helps compact growth)

• CO₂: Recommended for optimal carpet formation

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred for strong root development

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• Fertilization: Benefits from root tabs or liquid nutrients

🧪 Vitro Culture® Benefits:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pests, and Pesticides

• Safe for shrimp, nano, and delicate aquascapes

• Longer shelf life under gentle light before planting

• Easy to handle: Simply rinse, separate, and plant

🐠 Aquascaping Advantages:

• Creates a natural, flowing carpet of vibrant green

• Enhances the realism and scale of planted layouts

• Ideal for Iwagumi and Nature Aquarium styles

• Perfect for aquarists seeking a clean, controlled start

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple clumps of Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini', ready to be rinsed, separated, and planted directly into your substrate.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are representative samples. Individual bag yield and appearance may vary depending on cultivation cycle. For best results, plant small clumps evenly spaced across the foreground and allow time to spread naturally.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.