Aquarium plant

Eleocharis vivipara

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Eleocharis vivipara grows as a rosette plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: medium care, medium light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–27 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 2–5 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required
  • Height12–16 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–27 °C
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
2–5 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 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 vivipara be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Eleocharis vivipara need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Eleocharis vivipara?

Temperature: 20–27 °C.

How tall does Eleocharis vivipara grow?

Height: 12–16 cm.