Aquarium plant

Eleocharis sp. "Minima"

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Eleocharis sp. "Minima" grows as a creeping plant and fits foreground planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Eleocharis

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Eleocharis sp. "Minima" be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Eleocharis sp. "Minima" need?

Light requirement: medium.