Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup.
The genus Eriocaulon is usually adapted to soft water. Eriocaulon cinereum is more tolerant than most and will thrive in medium-hard water. Soft water will promote overall health.
This is a quite small, very narrow-leaved and almost cushion-growing plant, that demands good supply of light and CO2 to develop.
The plant usually flowers very willingly after planting in the aquarium and the numerous flower stems give a unique appearance.
Flowering easily drains the energy of the plant, but given the right conditions, it will gather new energy and grow from basis after some time.
Plant info
| Type: | Rosulate | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | Cosmopolitan | |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | ||
| Growth rate: | Slow | |
| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. | ||
| Height: | 3 - 10+ | |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | ||
| Light demand: | High | |
| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. | ||
| CO2 : | High | |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | ||