Aquarium plant

Eleocharis sp. "Xingu"

Eleocharis sp. "Xingu" is a creeping plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required
  • Height30–55 cm (11.8–21.7 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Required
Temperature
20–25 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
30–55 cm (11.8–21.7 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
20–25 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Eleocharis

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