{"product_id":"dwarf-hair-grass","title":"Dwarf Hairgrass","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin, grass-like blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpeting plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to high lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot available to be shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf hairgrass is a moderately easy plant to grow. Many aquarists use dwarf hairgrass to achieve a lawn type of effect because of its thin, grass-like leaves, though this requires medium to high lighting. Dwarf hairgrass propagates itself by sending out runner plants. If left to grow, it will form a lush carpet in your aquarium, making it a popular choice in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEleocharis acicularis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative To: \u003c\/strong\u003eEurope, Asia, Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground carpeting plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Light: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to High Light 35-50+ PAR \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/par_brightness_graphic_v3_with_tank_sizes_32ec4d9e-f111-496a-8440-0cad69724507.png?v=1714069077\" title=\"(click to see our PAR chart)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(click to see our PAR chart)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot required but preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Root Tabs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/collections\/the-easy-range\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Root Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/collections\/the-easy-range\/products\/easy-green-all-in-one-fertilizer\" title=\"Easy Green\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Green liquid fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spreads via runners across the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Remove the potted plant from plastic basket, and split the rock wool in half.\u003cbr\u003e2. Carefully remove the plant roots from the rock wool, and make sure to remove all the small, yellow fertilizer balls. Wash off any remaining debris, and gently separate the plant into multiple small clumps if possible.\u003cbr\u003e3. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/planting-tweezers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e or your fingers to push the roots of the plant deeply into the substrate until they are completely buried. Pull out the plant slightly so that the leaves are not covered with substrate.\u003cbr\u003e4. If the plant keeps popping out of the ground, try inserting the plant at an angle or wrap a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/plant-weights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplant weight\u003c\/a\u003e at the bottom of the plant to keep it anchored.\u003cbr\u003e5. Make sure to add lots of \u003ca rel=\"null noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/a\u003e if you’re using inert substrate or if your nutrient-rich substrate is depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Dwarf hairgrass care requires medium skill level, so start by using medium to high lighting between 20-50+ PAR. \u003cbr\u003e— Why is my dwarf hairgrass melting? \u003cspan\u003e Plants are grown out of the water at the farm. Once the plants arrive to us, we begin the process of converting them to their underwater form. The plant you receive may be half-converted and still need time to adjust to life under water. \u003c\/span\u003eTo help the plant recover faster and grow new leaves that are accustomed to your water parameters, leave the roots planted in the ground and make sure to provide nutrient-rich planted tank substrate or \u003ca title=\"Root Tabs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/collections\/plant-supplies\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Root Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e— Why is my dwarf hairgrass turning yellow? \u003cspan\u003eIf your plant is getting enough light, \u003c\/span\u003eit may be a nutrient deficiency. If the leaves are yellowing or turning pale after a couple of months, please add more \u003ca href=\"\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e— How to trim dwarf hairgrass: If the plant has dying or melting leaves, cut them off at the base of the leaf. If you wish to prune your dwarf hairgrass carpet to look like a field of grass, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/curved-aquarium-plant-scissors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecurved scissors\u003c\/a\u003e to cut all of the leaves to an even height, much like mowing a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Propagate Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it becomes well-established, dwarf hair grass self-propagates by sending out runners all across the substrate, which can eventually provide ground cover for an entire aquarium. The new baby plants can be trimmed off and replanted or left to grow out naturally. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19227641086021,"sku":"19227641086021","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/dwarf-hairgrass-9990127.jpg?v=1766095091","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/dwarf-hair-grass","provider":"Aquarium Co-Op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}