Pearl Weed AKA Pearl Grass AKA Baby Tears (Hemianthus micranthemoides), Bunch, Aquatic Arts Grown!

Pearl Weed is an exceptionally versatile stem plant whose growth can be controlled through lighting, allowing placement in the foreground, midground, or background!     We have propagated this plant in house from tissue cultures! The plant is grown in fully submerged conditions so it is ready to be housed in your tank right away with very little to no melt time!   Pearl Weed (Hemianthus micranthemoides), also known as Pearl Grass and Baby Tears is a very popular and versatile stem plant that is native to the Southeast United States, where it is now very scarce (if not extinct) in the wild. However, this lovely species is well-preserved in nurseries and is a staple of the aquarium hobby. Its name comes from the tiny air bubbles, also known as "pearls" that its leaves produce during optimal photosynthesis.    Pearl Weed is a relatively undemanding plant. It requires moderate to high lighting and nutrient-rich water for optimal growth. While not necessary, CO2 supplementation is beneficia