Aquarium plant

Eleocharis sp. "montevidensis"

Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Eleocharis sp. "montevidensis" is a creeping plant for midground and background planting. Recorded care includes medium care and high light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height4–55 cm

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
Medium
Width
5–2 cm
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Cyperaceae

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FAQ

Where should Eleocharis sp. "montevidensis" be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Eleocharis sp. "montevidensis" need?

Light requirement: high.

How tall does Eleocharis sp. "montevidensis" grow?

Height: 4–55 cm.