Pearl Weed (Hemianthus micranthemoides) – Tissue Culture
₱800.00 PHP
Pearl Weed is a delicate, small-leaf stem plant loved for its bright green color and dense, bushy growth. It works as a compact midground shrub or, with frequent trimming, a low foreground carpet. Fast to establish and easy to shape, it’s a great choice for clean, modern aquascapes.
Tissue Culture Advantages
Pest-free, algae-free, and disease-free—100% in-vitro grown for the cleanest possible start.
Key Specs
- Placement: Foreground (trimmed carpet) to Midground (bushy mound)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Light: Medium–High (higher light = tighter internodes)
- CO₂: Recommended for compact growth
- Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
- Portion: 1 sealed tissue culture cup (multiple plantlets)
How to Acclimatize & Transfer
- Remove plant from cup and rinse off all gel.
- Divide into many small stems (2–3 cm).
- Plant individual stems 1–2 cm apart to encourage a dense fill-in.
- Trim regularly to keep growth low and compact (trimmings can be replanted).
- Introduce to a stable tank; avoid sudden changes in light or parameters.
Proper Disposal
Do not discard gel or plant material in natural waterways. Mix gel with household waste, and dry or freeze unwanted plant material before discarding.
Note: Each purchase includes one sealed tissue culture cup, carefully packed for safe delivery.