Micranthemum Glomeratus (Pearl Weed) Vitro Culture

🌿 Micranthemum micranthemoides – Lush Pearl Grass for Foreground or Midground

Micranthemum micranthemoides, also known as Baby Tears, Pearl Grass, or Pearl Weed, is a beloved and versatile aquatic plant ideal for aquascaping enthusiasts. With its small, bright green leaves and bushy growth, it can be used as a foreground carpeting plant, midground filler, or even as a lush vertical accent when trimmed upright. Its delicate appearance mimics miniature hedges, creating vibrant and natural-looking underwater landscapes.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch sealed bag, each portion yields a generous amount of healthy plantlets. Grown in a pesticide-free, algae-free, and snail-free environment—ideal for sensitive aquariums and shrimp setups.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum micranthemoides

• Common Names: Baby Tears, Pearl Grass, Pearl Weed

• Growth Form: Bushy stem plant with small, round green leaves

• Leaf Size: Tiny, compact, and bright green

• Light Requirements: Moderate to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for dense growth

• Placement: Foreground, midground, or background clusters

• Growth Rate: Fast under ideal conditions

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Moderate to high lighting for compact, lush growth

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: CO₂ injection and regular fertilization promote dense carpeting

• Growth Method: Grows horizontally when trimmed; can also be trained upward

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required (but beneficial)

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for paludariums and emersed layouts

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Versatile use: carpet, bush, or background hedge

• Provides vibrant greenery and visual depth

• Easy to shape through trimming for precise layout control

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose Vitro Culture® plantlets in a 4-inch sealed bag:

• Vitro Culture® Bag: Contains a dense portion of Micranthemum micranthemoides, ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Product images show mature, submerged growth for reference. Tissue culture plants may appear different upon arrival due to emersed growth in sterile conditions. Gradual acclimation is recommended. Avoid burying delicate stems too deeply into the substrate.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Baby Tears or any aquarium plant into natural waterways. Doing so can damage native habitats. Please dispose of plant matter responsibly to protect local ecosystems.