Eriocaulon cinereum Tropica Tissue Culture Aquatic Plants

Description

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.
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.