PlantsFreshwaterCryptocoryne
Hairgrass, Giant 6-24
Eleocharis montevidensis
$20.99●AVAILABLE
Grass-like carpeting plant that spreads via runners to form a dense foreground meadow. Plant in clean substrate and trim existing leaves short to encourage horizontal growth. Best in medium to high light with consistent nutrients.
About this Plant
Eleocharis montevidensis is a native plant to North America. Commonly found in marshy areas of the Southern United States Eleocharis montevidensis makes an excellent, airy, background plant in the aquarium. Sold under the common name of giant hairgrass, separate clusters of three of four pots to start your background and then allow it to expand by runners.
Care Guide
- Common Name
- Giant hairgrass
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native To
- North America
- Lighting
- Low-moderate
- Requirements
- Undemanding
- Growth Form
- Upright, spreading by runner
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Background
- Available As
- Potted
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