PlantsFreshwaterCryptocoryne
Hairgrass, Giant 6-24
Eleocharis montevidensis
$20.99●AVAILABLE
Low-light tolerant Crypt species. Ideal foreground or midground plant for planted tanks.
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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