{"product_id":"bright-green-pearl-weed-live-aquarium-plant-for-freshwater-carpets-and-midground-bushes-without-added-co2-130912","title":"Bright Green Pearl Weed Live Aquarium Plant for Freshwater Carpets and Midground Bushes Without Added CO2","description":"\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed is a live aquarium plant that brings small, bright green leaves and flexible planting possibilities to freshwater aquascapes. Regular trimming encourages a low carpet across the foreground, while taller growth creates a soft midground bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO2 injection is optional, making Pearl Weed suitable for planted setups without added CO2. Light and maintenance shape its appearance: higher light and regular trimming encourage compact growth, while lower light produces taller, looser stems. Replant trimmed stems to gradually fill gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed is offered as a three-pack of potted plants, a 4-ounce portion cup, or a plant rooted in a 2-inch pot. Live plants naturally vary in size and density, and some leaf loss may occur after transit. Occasional hitchhikers such as bladder snails may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, rounded green leaves create a fine-textured freshwater planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular trimming encourages side shoots and denser carpet growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller stems can be shaped into a midground bush or hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense growth provides shrimp with grazing surfaces and fry with shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem cuttings can be replanted to expand the planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Weed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemianthus micranthemoides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to high; moderate light recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–82°F (20–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-pack of potted plants; 4-ounce portion cup; rooted in a 2-inch pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground carpet or midground planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate into small stem groups and plant about 1 inch apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Pearl Weed need CO2 injection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed does not require CO2 injection. Moderate lighting is a useful starting point, and liquid fertilizer can support faster, denser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I grow Pearl Weed as a low carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim Pearl Weed regularly to encourage side shoots and keep the planting low. Higher light encourages more compact growth, and trimmed stems can be replanted into gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich planting formats can I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed comes in three separately selectable formats: a three-pack of potted plants, a 4-ounce portion cup, or a plant rooted in a 2-inch pot. The 4-ounce quantity applies only to the portion cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I plant Pearl Weed in my aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate Pearl Weed into small groups of stems and plant them about 1 inch apart so light can reach their bases. Maintain stable freshwater at 68–82°F (20–28°C) and a pH of 6.0–7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Pearl Weed arrive with snails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearl Weed may contain occasional hitchhikers such as bladder snails after transit. 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