Description
Eriocaulon cinereum Compact Flowering Aquarium Plant
Eriocaulon cinereum is a resilient, soft-water-adapted plant that tolerates medium-hard water, making it a unique choice for aquascapes. With its small, narrow leaves and cushion-like growth, this plant adds a delicate touch to the aquarium. It thrives under high light and CO supplementation, encouraging healthy growth and frequent flowering.
Key Features:
- Adaptable to Water Hardness : Soft water is ideal, but it tolerates medium-hard water, making it versatile for various setups.
- Compact, Cushion-Like Growth : Forms a dense, low-growing cushion with narrow leaves, perfect for foreground placement.
- High Light & CO Requirement : Demands strong lighting and CO to maintain health and promote compact growth.
- Frequent Flowering : Readily produces numerous flower stems, creating a unique visual effect in the aquarium.
- Energy Regeneration: After flowering, the plant may pause growth temporarily but will regrow from the base given proper conditions.
Care Tips:
- Light and CO: High-intensity lighting and CO are essential for compact growth and energy regeneration after flowering.
- Water Parameters: While adaptable, maintaining soft water promotes overall plant health and vigor.
Eriocaulon cinereum is a beautiful and compact aquarium plant, adding structure and interest to aquascapes with its unique flowering habit and low cushion-like growth.
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