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Datasheet
| Aquarium Compatible | yes |
| Plant Outdoor | unknown |
| Plant Emersed Growth | unknown |
| Plant Growth | medium |
| Temperature Tolerance | 21°C / 69.80°F - 26°C / 78.80°F |
| Carbonate Hardness | 0-12 kh |
| pH Value | 5-7 ph |
| Light | medium-high |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | 20-40mg/lmg/l |
| Nitrate (NO3-) | 10-50mg/lmg/l |
| Phosphate (PO43-) | 0.1-3mg/lmg/l |
| Potassium (K+) | 5-30mg/lmg/l |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.01-0.5mg/lmg/l |
General Description
Eriocaulon sp. "Japan Needle Leaf," also known as Eriocaulon sp. 'from Japan,' is a rosette-type aquatic plant belonging to the Eriocaulaceae family. It falls under the major group of Seed plants: Flowering plants (Angiosperms) and the order Poales. This plant species is native to an unclear location, with suggestions that it may not be from Japan.
Aquarium Suitability
This plant is considered suitable for aquariums, being occasionally available commercially or from other aquarists. It is categorized as an easy plant to maintain.
Demands and Hardiness
Eriocaulon sp. "Japan Needle Leaf" exhibits medium growth, with a plant height ranging between 20-40cm and a width of 5-20cm. The water conditions required for this plant include a pH value of 5-7, medium to high light levels, and a temperature tolerance of 21-26°C. Additionally, it thrives in a carbon dioxide (CO2) range of 20-40mg/l, a carbonate hardness of 0-12, an iron level of 0.01-0.5mg/l, a nitrate (NO3-) concentration of 10-50mg/l, phosphate (PO43-) levels between 0.1-3mg/l, and potassium (K+) concentrations of 5-30mg/l.
Aquascaping & Usage
Eriocaulon sp. "Japan Needle Leaf" can be used in aquascaping as a background, midground, or specimen plant, adding visual appeal to the aquarium setup.
Propagation
Propagation of Eriocaulon sp. "Japan Needle Leaf" can be achieved through proliferating inflorescences, splitting, or cutting off daughter plants.
Habitat and Distribution
Although the exact habitat of Eriocaulon sp. "Japan Needle Leaf" is uncertain, it is believed to have origins that are not native to Japan.