Aquarium plant

Eriocaulon cinereum

Foreground, MidgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Eriocaulon cinereum grows as a rosette plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: difficult care, high light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 18–30 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 0–7 °dKH, CO₂ 25–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height3–8 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
18–30 °C
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–7 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Eriocaulaceae
Genus
Eriocaulon

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FAQ

Where should Eriocaulon cinereum be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Eriocaulon cinereum need?

Light requirement: high.

What temperature suits Eriocaulon cinereum?

Temperature: 18–30 °C.

How tall does Eriocaulon cinereum grow?

Height: 3–8 cm.