Aquarium plant
Eleocharis acicularis
Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant
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Plant overview
For foreground and midground planting, Eleocharis acicularis grows as a creeping plant. Its profile combines easy care, medium light, required CO₂.
Eleocharis acicularis suits water with temperature 20–25 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 15–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthCreeping plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
- Height6–1 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 20–25 °C
- pH
- 5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 15–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Eleocharis
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FAQ
Where should Eleocharis acicularis be planted?
Use it for foreground and midground planting.
What light does Eleocharis acicularis need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits Eleocharis acicularis?
Temperature: 20–25 °C.
How tall does Eleocharis acicularis grow?
Height: 6–1 cm.