Grass-like dwarf - sword plant - Echinodorus tenellus - XXL InVitro cup

The distribution area of Echinodorus tenellus is from Paraguay and southern Brazil to the northern USA (Massachusett/Michigan). The grass-like dwarf sword plant is the smallest of all Echinodorus species. Due to its rapid growth, it quickly forms a lawn-like looking field. Like all Echinodorus species, E. tenellus is grateful for nutritious substrate.

Guaranteed free of algae, pathogens, planaria and snails.

The naturally pesticide and bacticide-free pre-culture on liquid or gel medium eliminates the problem of freeing the plants from the rockwool that is otherwise common with many plant species. The plant can be taken out of the culture cup without damage and then planted or tied on directly.

You will receive a well-grown tray (5.5 cm in diameter) from us. Before use, you should free the plants/mosses from the adhering culture medium. Please remove the plants from the tray and place them in a cup of aquarium water for 1 hour, then thoroughly rinse the plant with running tap water. More is not necessary! This way you will get numerous single plants, which will grow after a short time in the aquarium and then also get their natural color and size !

What are the advantages of in-vitro cups ?

Plants from in-vitro cultures are produced or cultivated germ-free and under sterile conditions in the laboratory and therefore bring the following advantages:

No snails:

With the conventional aquarium plant purchase it happens very often that one introduces uninvited guests into the aquarium, which one usually gets rid of only with great effort. Meanwhile, this topic fills several forums and Facebook groups. With the use of in-vitro plants, which are guaranteed snail-free, this problem does not exist. Unlike conventional aquarium plant bunches / pots, In-Vitro plants are cultivated under sterile conditions, so that unwanted guests do not even find their way into the cup and thus into your aquarium.

No algae spores, bacteria or fungi

Thanks to the sterile environment in the culture vessels, neither spores nor bacteria will be able to creep in, fungal contamination of the tissue cultures is also ruled out. Pesticides and bacticides are not used !

Shrimp friendly:

If you don't want to water bunch/potted plants laboriously before using them, you should use the InVitro plants which can be used directly in the shrimp aquarium. The avoidance of pesticides and bactericides is especially beneficial to the invertebrate aquarium inhabitants. Shrimp are very sensitive to pesticides used in commercial aquarium plant cultivation. In Vitro plants are 100% shrimp safe !

More plant mass for the money:

In contrast to pot - bunch plants you get more plant mass for your money with the InVitro cups. From this point of view you have much more starting material for the setup, the portions can be divided with a few simple steps. They can be easily planted with spacing, depending on the environment and species, visible carpets develop within just a few weeks.

Longer storage time:

In-Vitro Cups can be stored longer than conventionally grown aquarium plants, however, we recommend the immediate use of the in-vitro plants or calculate with a maximum storage time of 7-14 days.

Our recommendation: For a splendid plant growth we recommend the use of the NatureHolic fertilizer series and for new set up the Premium Nutrient Substrate NatureHolic GroundBooster.