{"product_id":"tropica-091-tissue-culture-eriocaulon-cinereum","title":"Tropica 091 Tissue Culture - Eriocaulon cinereum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 091 Tissue Culture - Eriocaulon cinereum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 091 Tissue Culture - Eriocaulon cinereum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live aquatic aquarium plant supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup. It suits planted-tank keepers who can offer high light and CO2 and want a small, narrow-leaved, cushion-forming plant that flowers readily. It is more tolerant of medium-hard water than most of its genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, very narrow-leaved plant with an almost cushion-like growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore tolerant than most Eriocaulon species, so it will thrive in medium-hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers very willingly after planting in the aquarium, and the numerous flower stems give it a unique appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan regain energy after flowering and grow again from the base, given the right conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as tissue culture in a closed cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriocaulon cinereum needs a good supply of light and CO2 to develop, so it is best placed in a tank where both are provided at a high level. It is a rosulate plant with a slow growth rate. Flowering easily drains its energy, but with the right conditions it will gather new energy and grow from the base after some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists with medium-hard water. The genus Eriocaulon is usually adapted to soft water, but this species copes with harder water, which suits many South African tap-water supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums with high light and high CO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists who want a distinctive flowering plant with a compact, cushion-like look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species will thrive in medium-hard water. Soft water will promote overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rosulate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Cosmopolitan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3 - 10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEriocaulon cinereum aquarium plant, supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Eriocaulon cinereum need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are rated high, and it needs a good supply of each to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in medium-hard water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Most Eriocaulon are adapted to soft water, but Eriocaulon cinereum is more tolerant and will thrive in medium-hard water. Soft water will still promote overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it flower in my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt usually flowers very willingly after planting, and the numerous flower stems give it a unique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes flowering harm the plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlowering easily drains the plant's energy. Given the right conditions, it will gather new energy and grow again from the base after some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow and how big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth is slow. The listed height is 3 - 10+, and it stays a quite small, almost cushion-growing plant with very narrow leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"tissue culture in a closed cup\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plant is supplied as a tissue culture, grown in a closed cup. 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