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AQUARIUM PLANTS
- a bit of general info for the species

Eleocharis pusilla

Synonyms: Scirpus pumilio
Vascular names: Aquarium Grass, Dwarf Hairgrass, Dwarf Spikerush, (Eleocharis parvula 'Mini')
Family: Cyperaceae
Origin: Australia, New Zealand
Habitat: Edges of the swamp, in and out of the water
Water: pH: 5-7    °dKH: 0-20
Temperature: 12-27C
Light: Minimum - maximum
Size: Height 3-6 cm, Wide ∞ cm
Flower: Yellowish white
Propagation: Off-sets

The mat-forming little plant can even be pruned to a low "lawn", and is perfect for tiny aquariums. It is sold under the name Eleocharis parvula 'Mini', but is the slightly smaller Australian/New Zealand cousin. It seems to prefer sphagnum, but can cope with gravel and sand.

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