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Rare fine star-rosette grass from Southeast Asia for high-tech aquariums
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Common name: Dwarf Umbrella
Origin: Asia
Position in Aquarium: Foreground
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Eriocaulon cinereum is a delicate, rare aquatic grass from Southeast Asia producing a compact rosette of fine, hair-like leaves with an intricate star-shaped form. It is a collector's plant, sought after by experienced aquascapers for the unique fine texture and soft, naturalistic quality it brings to high-tech planted layouts.
It is a demanding species requiring consistently bright light and CO2 injection. Soft, slightly acidic water is preferred, and the plant is sensitive to nutrient imbalances and unstable conditions. It is not suited to low-tech aquariums and is best kept by hobbyists with experience in high-tech planted systems.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Eriocaulon cinereum suits well-maintained aquariums from 50 litres upward equipped with CO2 and bright lighting. Placed in the foreground or midground, it rewards careful attention to water chemistry and stable parameters with slow but beautiful, structured growth.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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No. It is a demanding species that requires bright light, CO2 injection, and stable, soft acidic water. It is best suited to experienced hobbyists with high-tech set-ups.
Yes. CO2 injection is essential for healthy growth. Without it, Eriocaulon cinereum will struggle and slowly decline.
Soft, slightly acidic water is best — pH 5.5–6.5, low KH, and low TDS. It is sensitive to hard, alkaline water.
It is a slow grower even under ideal conditions. Patience is required, but the fine, structured rosettes it produces are highly rewarding.
It is best used in the foreground or midground of well-lit, CO2-injected aquariums where it can be seen up close. Its fine detail is best appreciated at short range.
