Eleocharis vivipara, commonly known as Tall Hairgrass, is a stunning and delicate stem plant that adds a soft, flowing texture to freshwater aquariums. With its thin, bright green, grass-like blades that can grow up to 20–30 inches tall, this plant creates a natural, meadow-like backdrop perfect for large tanks or open-style aquascapes. Its signature trait is vivipary—tiny plantlets that grow directly from the tips of mature leaves, making propagation both fascinating and easy.
Grown in our Vitro Culture® 4-inch sterile bag, each portion includes multiple clean, pest-free plantlets cultivated in vitamin-enriched gel or liquid medium. This format ensures your plants are 100% free from snails, algae, pathogens, and pesticides, making it ideal for sensitive tanks, shrimp setups, and professional aquascaping.
Scientific Name: Eleocharis vivipara
Common Name: Tall Hairgrass, Giant Hairgrass
Leaf Appearance: Thin, hair-like green blades
Special Trait: Produces plantlets on leaf tips (viviparous growth)
Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sterile bag with multiple plantlets
Placement: Background or tall accent in open tanks
Growth Rate: Fast
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Lighting: Medium to high for upright, healthy growth
CO₂: Recommended for compact and faster development
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate supports strong root systems
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
Fertilization: Regular dosing with macros and micros enhances growth
100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pesticides, and Pathogens
Sterile & Clean: Perfect for shrimp tanks and nano aquascapes
Long Shelf Life: Store under light until ready to plant
Easy to Use: Rinse gel, divide, and plant directly into the substrate
Ideal Background Plant: Provides soft movement and vertical dimension
Creates Natural Flow: Great for riverbank and meadow-style layouts
Low Visual Impact: Enhances other plants with its fine structure
Easy Propagation: Produces plantlets naturally for easy spreading
One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple Eleocharis vivipara plantlets, ready to enrich your aquascape.
Images shown are for reference. Height and fullness depend on tank conditions. Regular trimming may be needed to maintain density in smaller tanks.
Scientific Name |
Eleocharis Vivipara |
Common Name |
Giant Hairgrass, Tall Hairgrass, Umbrella Hairgrass |
Plant Type |
Stolon |
Placement |
Midground / Background |
CO2 |
Recommended |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
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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.
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.
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.
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