Eriocaulon 'Broadleaf'
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Eriocaulon 'Broadleaf' is a great foreground option that can form tidy low growth and add texture, especially when given stable conditions and patience. CO₂ really helps it shine and grow steadily.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Moderate to demanding
Type: Rosette
Size: 6 x 6cm typically; may grow up to 10 x 10cm Native Range: China
Position and Usage: Foreground to midground
CO2 Requirements: Required
Growth Rate: Slow - Moderate
Lighting: 3/5 – 5/5
Water Conditions: Prefers softer water and temperatures of 20 - 28°C
Propagation/Reproduction: Vegetative, new plants bud off mother plant and large well established mother plants can be split in 2 or 4 new plantlets. Special requirements: Magnesium enrichment, root tabs, CO2 necessary if tank is deep, can be used without CO2 if the plant is ~6 inches or less from the surface
Detailed Information
Overview
Eriocaulon 'Broadleaf' The easiest Eriocaulon plant. Absolutely stunning and extremely rare, this plant looks like an underwater succulent. Unlike more delicate Eriocaulon species, this plant can be kept thriving under a wider variety of conditions and makes an amazing centerpiece for any tank, big or small, to build an aquascape around. Turns reddish in high lighting.
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