Updated:
August 5, 2023 |
Aquarium Plants

Pearl Weed is a popular foreground carpeting aquarium plant. It’s not as hardy as Anubias or Java Fern but doesn’t require C02 to grow.
Difficulty: Easy
Growth: Medium – Fast
Lighting: Medium – High
Origin: Cuba, Southeast USA
Placement: Foreground
Size: 2 – 8inches
Water Temp: 72 – 82 Fahrenheit
Common issues
The biggest annoyance is how fragile the roots are. While trimming, you could easily unroot them, which can be frustrating. You’ll want to dose them with fertilizers and a good amount of lighting.