{"product_id":"tissue-culture-cup-helanthium-tenellum","title":"Tissue Culture Cup Helanthium  tenellum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a \u003cstrong\u003ecare guide for Helanthium tenellum tissue culture cups\u003c\/strong\u003e to help you grow this carpeting plant successfully in your aquarium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse first\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wash off the nutrient gel from the tissue culture cup under clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide\u003c\/strong\u003e: Separate into small clumps using tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant each clump a few centimeters apart in the substrate to allow them to spread and form a carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium to high light\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essential for compact growth and to prevent the plant from growing too tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8–10 hours daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft to moderately hard water preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Growth \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strongly recommended for dense carpeting and healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Root tabs and liquid fertilizers help sustain lush coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular trimming encourages horizontal spread and prevents overcrowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐠 Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeground plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for aquascaping as a carpet or lawn effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works beautifully with taller stem plants or rocks to create depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue culture plants are \u003cstrong\u003epest-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and algae-free, making them safe to introduce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial adaptation may take a few weeks, so patience is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce established, Helanthium tenellum spreads quickly and can cover large areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquadepot","offers":[{"title":"1 x tissue culture cup","offer_id":45003773804614,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/SHOPIFYPHOTO_2.jpg?v=1779296026","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/tissue-culture-cup-helanthium-tenellum","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}