- Stem plant
- Easy
- Medium–high light
- CO₂: not needed
Pearl weed
Hemianthus micranthemoides · Pearlweed
Easy stem plant for medium and high light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground, midground, and background. Growth is medium, and it is rated easy to keep.
Cross-referenced · 3 sources · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Foreground, Midground, Background
- Light
- Medium, High
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 2–6 in (5–15 cm)
- Water
- Not recorded pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Botanical name
- Micranthemum micranthemoides
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to North America
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyPrices checked Nov 14, 2026.
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Questions
Does Pearl weed need strong light?
Pearl weed grows in medium or high light.
Does Pearl weed need CO₂?
No. Pearl weed grows without added CO₂.
Where does Pearl weed go in the tank?
Pearl weed is used in the foreground, midground, and background.
