HM Hemianthus Micranthemoides - Pearl Weed

HM (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) - or Pearl Weed is one of my favourite plants and you can even use it as a carpeting plant. It use to be called Micranthemum Micranthemoides and in this video I will show you how easy it is to grow with no CO2, no liquid carbon and no aquasoil aswell as how to grow it as a carpet plant.
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[@McMerwe]

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[@gregghorner9107]

It takes patience to plant this with its' tiny stems, but it will take off with decent lighting and nutrients and become a great carpet with frequent pruning. It is much easier as a floating plant and will develop in bunches if there is not too much water movement and it finds a quiet space to congregate.

[@ludwigiapilosa508]

This is NOT Hemianthus micranthemoides. It is instead the Florida native Hemianthus glomeratus. The former has not been seen for decades and is a plant of fresh water tidal shores that's probably extinct. The latter is still common today.

[@aquaphilosophy]

I also grow Hemianthus without CO2. For him, the main thing is bright lighting🤝

[@isadora4710]

Thanks for the info!! Just got this plant from a friend and had no idea how to take care of it

[@RiverCottageDesigns]

Another plant to add to my wish list ☺️ Great video!

[@McMerwe]

Thx for the support!

[@FL910]

This stuff really grows quickly once it takes hold. Frequent trimming is a requirement to prevent a tank overrun by pearlweed!

[@maithree]

Great information!

[@jairvictoria6577]

Muchas muchas gracias!

[@rssaquatics9952]

Excellent video!

[@McMerwe]

Thank you so much!

[@dwainkitchel1316]

excellent review!

[@McMerwe]

Dwain Kitchel Thank you so much dwain. I pinned your comment. Maybe some of the #fishfam will check out your content!

[@aniruddh-chakravorty]

you explain so good man! keep it up I subbed you! It would be great if you can make a compilation of such plants into one which does not require substrate to grow in aqurium

[@strictly4passion]

My pearl weeds are arriving today from an online store and this video was exactly what i wanted nice info..thanks brother...keeep up the good work

[@aarongonzalez4458]

How do you plant it mine just starts floating I try to stick it to the gravel put it just floats hours later

[@abrqzx]

@@aarongonzalez4458 maybe your filter is too high that’s why it floats repeatedly.

[@aussietankjnr8210]

Awesome video i did learn somthing thanks for shareing

[@McMerwe]

Thank you for watching!

[@fridakahlua6674]

No! This video doesnt suck at all! hahahahahahhaha I liked it in fact im following! Thank you for this info.

[@AquaticHaus]

Already making me wanting to get me some pearl weeds! Great content!

[@McMerwe]

Aquatic Haus Thank you and thx for wathing!

[@JenaTuckerAquariums]

Thanks for the info 😊👍.

[@McMerwe]

Jena Tucker pleasure. thx for watching!

[@janetanked6288]

Love you videos, more please.

[@McMerwe]

jane tanked Im trying ;)

[@AquariumCop]

Very nice. ☑

[@McMerwe]

Thank you!

[@priyanshu2159]

Nice video...

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

I need to find me some of this for my guppy tanks to give the babies a GOOD hiding place.

[@McMerwe]

Extreamly good hiding place! Fry love it! Especially if its quite thick and long.

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

@@McMerwe I would LOVE to have some if I knew where to get some at.

[@Workin_hands]

whst kind of lighting are you using, I planted pearl weed in my sand substrate 1week ago.

[@Ethan-xe3gs]

Awesome Vid do you have any other suggestions on nano plants that dont require co2 and can grow in anert substrate

[@gregghorner9107]

Dwarf Sag is a good alternative. It is very hardy and easier to plant than pearlweed.

[@malvin7764]

How do you plant the clippings cause mine comes in a cluimp

[@jonmaroutsis1434]

Great video! If I wanted to carpet pearl weed should I start trimming aggressively from the beginning once I plant them? I heard that this will teach them to grow horizontally and carpet instead of vertically like a tall plant?

[@McMerwe]

Yes, the plant will make runners if you trim often and create a carpet. Let them grow to about 2-3 cm and then trim when it reaches 4cm

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

It's one of those plants that nibblers..fish that are not really plant eaters,but will nibble on plants with very tender foliage and Pearl weed is that. So,I would advise you get 2 or 3 bunches so that the nibbling is spread out and the plant can establish fast. Also with no ferts or Co2? Then stop making big water changes often!..It's not good for the plants in low tech situations...they like water to really "age" right. Yes,you still have to make up for evaporation and eventually do make a change of water..but on the bright side..easy on the water bill.

[@simonpovey6958]

What lights do you recommend

[@McMerwe]

You can follow this link for a recommendation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYDZf4evpJaFiKs

[@Catalion100]

Can be used as a floating plant?

[@McMerwe]

Yes it can.

[@destroi524]

how to grow it sideways

[@RealWitblitz]

Lekka bra, my HM is growing. Now talk us through fixing HC?

[@McMerwe]

Whats wrong with your HC?

[@FabriceTo]

i dont know what I did wrong but mine are dying, if not completely dead :(

[@McMerwe]

Fabouls check out my videos on lights. Just make sure your light is right

[@FabriceTo]

I will, I've already subbed!

[@JudahMaccabee_]

My low - tec, 5 gal tank has been fully cycled for 2 months now, it is heavily planted with anubias and crypts, which are thriving, but the pearl weed is really struggling. Kind of disheartening to keep hearing how easy this plant is to grow :/

[@Fine_i_set_the_handle]

Pearl weed is Hemianthus glomeratus HM is baby tears

[@quintincollettmarques3983]

Are you Afrikaans ?