Photo: Thomas Mesaglio, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist
Eriocaulon setaceum
L.
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Height in the aquarium
high
Light
high
CO₂ needs
20–30 °C
Tolerated temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- background, midground
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Grows emersed
- no
In the wild
Overview
Its fine, almost needle-like leaves give the shoots a light, delicate texture. Unlike a small-rosette Eriocaulon, this species grows taller and can branch a lot. It suits as a fine accent in the middle or back of a tank designed for demanding plants.
- Scientific name
- Eriocaulon setaceum L.
- Classification
- Poales › Eriocaulaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Least concern (LC)
Natural habitat
Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia, tropical South America
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
It needs very soft water, an acidic substrate, strong light and CO₂. Keep up a regular supply of nutrients. It tolerates trimming poorly: only step in when necessary and prefer renewing the plant with short cuttings rather than repeatedly cutting back an old stand. Long cuttings readily grow unsightly roots on the stems.
Sources:Flowgrow GBIF POWO (Kew) · Base map: Natural Earth