Eleocharis acicularis (hairgrass) carpeting

[George Farmer]

After an experiment with a small bunch of hairgrass to see if it thrived in my tank (it did) I have just bought 4 large bunches potted in rockwool. Each pot has approx 50 or so individual plants. Does anyone have any suggestions on planting? I was thinking of de-potting and wooling, seperating each plantlet and planting individually. I realise this will take hours but I think will have the greatest chance of success. Does anyone have any other ideas?

 

[kenneth_kpe]

well im not really good at this but before when i tried to plant micro sword i seperated it one at a time.. took me aaagess !! the whole afternoon but i enjoyed it sorta like a relaxing tasks ... the plants didn't carpet btw... my gravel was too big hehe

 

[Silly me]

same where my hairgrass was doing well in the pots and 3 weeks later I removed each plant and cover the bottom area, and the hairgrass didnt carpet,

 

[tear-scar]

I've heard that planting individually makes the plant grow up instead of horizontally, and that planting them in pairs encourages carpeting. Also, make sure you trim the tops.

 

[George Farmer]

Thanks guys but it's too late now, I've done it and it looks ok. For now.