Helanthium tenellus 'Green' Tissue Culture C3115
Helanthium tenellum – Tissue Culture (Dwarf Chain Sword Carpet Plant)
Create a natural, lush foreground carpet with Helanthium tenellum, also known as the Dwarf Chain Sword. This hardy, grass-like plant spreads effortlessly across your substrate, forming a vibrant green “lawn” that’s perfect for both beginners and advanced aquascapers.
Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.
Why Customers Love It
- Easy carpeting plant – great for beginners
- Spreads quickly via runners for full coverage
- Tissue culture grown – no pests, snails, or algae
- Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
- Adapts to low-tech and high-tech setups
Plant Details
- Scientific Name: Helanthium tenellum
- Synonym: Echinodorus tenellus
- Common Name: Dwarf Chain Sword
- Placement: Foreground / Carpet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Lighting: Low to High
- CO₂: Optional (recommended for faster spread)
Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)
Helanthium tenellum spreads through horizontal runners, creating:
- A natural grass-like carpet effect
- Soft movement in water flow
- Faster coverage compared to many carpet plants
Perfect for natural-style, low-maintenance planted aquariums
How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)
- Remove plant from cup
- Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
- Separate into small plantlets
- Plant individually, spaced 2–3 cm apart
Pro Tip: Wider spacing = faster carpet spread as runners fill in the gaps.
Care Notes
- Some initial melting is normal during transition
- Turns more compact under stronger lighting
- Nutrient-rich substrate improves growth and spread
- Regular trimming keeps a clean carpet look
What You Get
- 1 sealed cup of Helanthium tenellum Tissue Culture
- Multiple healthy plantlets ready to plant
Perfect For:
- Beginner planted tanks
- Natural / jungle-style aquascapes
- Shrimp and nano tanks 🦐
- Low-maintenance carpet setups
Pro Aquascaper Tip
For a dense, fast-growing carpet:
- Use aquasoil substrate
- Provide moderate to strong lighting
- Add CO₂ to accelerate runner growth
- Trim occasionally to promote lateral spread
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Description
Helanthium tenellum – Tissue Culture (Dwarf Chain Sword Carpet Plant)
Create a natural, lush foreground carpet with Helanthium tenellum, also known as the Dwarf Chain Sword. This hardy, grass-like plant spreads effortlessly across your substrate, forming a vibrant green “lawn” that’s perfect for both beginners and advanced aquascapers.
Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.
Why Customers Love It
- Easy carpeting plant – great for beginners
- Spreads quickly via runners for full coverage
- Tissue culture grown – no pests, snails, or algae
- Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
- Adapts to low-tech and high-tech setups
Plant Details
- Scientific Name: Helanthium tenellum
- Synonym: Echinodorus tenellus
- Common Name: Dwarf Chain Sword
- Placement: Foreground / Carpet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Lighting: Low to High
- CO₂: Optional (recommended for faster spread)
Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)
Helanthium tenellum spreads through horizontal runners, creating:
- A natural grass-like carpet effect
- Soft movement in water flow
- Faster coverage compared to many carpet plants
Perfect for natural-style, low-maintenance planted aquariums
How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)
- Remove plant from cup
- Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
- Separate into small plantlets
- Plant individually, spaced 2–3 cm apart
Pro Tip: Wider spacing = faster carpet spread as runners fill in the gaps.
Care Notes
- Some initial melting is normal during transition
- Turns more compact under stronger lighting
- Nutrient-rich substrate improves growth and spread
- Regular trimming keeps a clean carpet look
What You Get
- 1 sealed cup of Helanthium tenellum Tissue Culture
- Multiple healthy plantlets ready to plant
Perfect For:
- Beginner planted tanks
- Natural / jungle-style aquascapes
- Shrimp and nano tanks 🦐
- Low-maintenance carpet setups
Pro Aquascaper Tip
For a dense, fast-growing carpet:
- Use aquasoil substrate
- Provide moderate to strong lighting
- Add CO₂ to accelerate runner growth
- Trim occasionally to promote lateral spread
