




Helanthium tenellum 'Green'
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' – A Fast-Spreading Grass-Like Carpet Plant for Aquascapes
Helanthium tenellum 'Green', is a hardy, fast-spreading carpeting plant that creates a lush, bright green foreground in planted aquariums. With its thin, grass-like leaves and creeping growth habit, this plant is for aquascapers seeking a low-maintenance, natural-looking carpet.
Fast Growth & Easy Maintenance
Unlike some carpeting plants that require high CO₂ and intense lighting, Helanthium tenellum 'Green' is highly adaptable, thriving in moderate to high lighting and spreading efficiently through runners. While CO₂ injection and nutrient-rich substrate will enhance its growth and encourage a denser carpet, it can also grow well in low-tech setups with regular fertilization.
This plant is known for its fast propagation, quickly covering the substrate and filling empty spaces in the aquarium.
Key Benefits
- Bright Green & Grass-Like Growth: Perfect for natural aquascapes.
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Fast-Spreading & Easy to Maintain: Quickly covers the substrate with minimal effort.
- Hardy & Versatile: Thrives in both low-tech and high-tech aquariums.
For aquascapers looking for a fast-growing, low-maintenance carpeting plant, Helanthium tenellum 'Green' is an excellent choice. Its vibrant green color, adaptability, and ability to form a dense carpet make it a top-tier plant for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.

Plant Profile
Read about what makes the best conditions for your plant as well as giving you interesting information about where the plant is originally from.
Learn how to keep an aquariumHelanthium
tenellum ´Broad Leaf´
Alismataceae
America
High - medium
20-28°C
Moderate
Foreground
4-6 cm
5-8
Soft to hard
20-30 mg/l
Runners

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