Micranthemum glomeratus, commonly known as Pearl Weed or Baby Tears, is a delicate stem plant from Florida, known in the hobby for its beautiful, small, light green curved leaves. Previously misidentified as Hemianthus micranthemoides (or Micranthemum micranthemoides), it was correctly identified in early 2011. This plant is ideal for creating dense group plantings and can be used in various aquascaping styles.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Micranthemum Glomeratus
- Common Name: Pearl Weed, Baby Tears
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Leaf Color: Light green
- Growth Form: Compact, bushy
Unique Characteristics Micranthemum glomeratus is prized for its ability to form dense mats with its small, light green leaves. Under intensive light, it tends to develop a creeping growth habit, making it suitable for foreground planting in strongly-lit tanks. It is also well-suited for bushy groups in the middle ground of larger tanks or as a background plant in nano aquaria.
Ideal Conditions To ensure the best growth and vibrant appearance for Hemianthus glomeratus, provide the following conditions:
- Light: Moderate to high intensity (approx. 0.5 watts per liter or more)
- CO2: Beneficial for optimal growth
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
- Water Temperature: 20-28°C (68-82°F)
- pH Range: 5.5-7.5
Care and Maintenance This plant is relatively easy to care for and is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists:
- Lighting: Ensure moderate to high light levels to maintain its vibrant green coloration.
- CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation can enhance growth and bushiness.
- Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its compact form and encourages bushier growth.
- Fertilization: Occasional fertilization supports vibrant growth and overall health.
Aquascaping Uses Hemianthus glomeratus is versatile and can be used in various ways:
- Foreground Plant: Forms a beautiful carpet under intensive light.
- Middleground Plant: Can be shaped into a lush bush with frequent trimming.
- Background Plant: In small aquariums, it serves as an attractive background feature.
- Nano Tanks: Its small leaves make it an ideal plant for nano tanks, adding intricate detail and vibrant color.
Propagation Propagation of Hemianthus glomeratus is straightforward. This plant propagates through stem cuttings. Simply cut a healthy stem and replant it in the substrate, where it will develop roots and grow into a new plant.
Hemianthus glomeratus is a must-have for any aquarist looking to enhance their aquarium with a delicate and eye-catching plant. Its stunning small leaves, compact growth, and easy maintenance make it a standout choice for creating a beautiful, natural underwater landscape.
Enhance your aquarium with our versatile selection of high-quality aquatic plants, available in three convenient formats:
- Fresh-Cut Plants: Includes approximately 6+ loose, fresh-cut stems without roots. Perfect for flexible planting arrangements.
- Fresh-Cut Bunched: Approximately 6+ fresh-cut stems without roots, bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
- Fresh-Cut Potted: About 6+ fresh-cut stems without roots, securely potted in a net pot with rockwool, ensuring stability and healthy growth.
Choose the format that best suits your aquascaping needs and create a vibrant, lush underwater environment with our premium aquatic plants.
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
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Scientific Name |
Micranthemum micranthemoides |
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Previously misidentified as |
Hemianthus micranthemoides, Micranthemum micranthemoides |
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Common Name |
Pearl Weed, Pearl Grass, Baby Tears |
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Plant Type |
Stem plants |
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Placement |
Foreground to Background |
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CO2 |
Recommended |
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Growth Rates |
Fast |
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Difficulty Level |
Intermediate |
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Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
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Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
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Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
Handling time for Live Plants orders:
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
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Live Animals are shipped from Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
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WHAT WE GUARANTEE
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- 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.
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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.
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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
A
Great leaf health and it has adjusted well to the tank! Beautiful bright green!
B
The stem plants I got were great and everything was in great condition the only reason I dident give a 5 star is I felt that the foreground plant I received was just on the small side
R
The plants never arrived?
M
These do not take well in general but they came very healthy. Takes a while to root but did not lose much
B
these plants are lovely :)!
M
My soul purpose of purchasing plants was for pearl weed. I’m so disappointed that it literally disappeared in my tank. I don’t have anything in my tank that will eat it and I didn’t find anything in my filter that would suggest it got sucked up. It literally was there one second and gone the next.
But to be fair. The plant was stunning when it arrived and I strongly recommend purchasing it.
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