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)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
3. Separate into small plantlets
4. 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