Eriocaulon Cinereum (Eriocaulon cinereum) is an advanced-level aquarium plant. A small, grass-like rosette plant that is sold in tissue culture cups. It is slow and demanding, preferring soft, slightly acidic water, steady CO2 and a clean, mature tank.
Care facts at a glance
| Scientific name | Eriocaulon cinereum |
|---|---|
| Family | Eriocaulaceae |
| Origin | India and Southeast Asia |
| Height | 2-4 in |
| Light | Medium to high |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Placement | Foreground |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Temperature | 72-80°F |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Propagation | Offsets |
Quick tips
- Use soft, slightly acidic water if possible.
- Add steady CO2 and strong light.
- Avoid algae-prone lighting; it is slow and easily smothered.
San Diego water
Prefers softer, more acidic water than San Diego's tap (pH roughly 7.6-8.6, hard). Most keepers blend tap with RO/DI water or use a remineralized RO/DI supply. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.
New to planted tanks? Start with our beginner planted tank guide and the plant fertilizer guide.
Find it at Pet Zone
Pet Zone Tropical Fish is a San Diego aquarium store with two locations. Stock changes daily, so call ahead if you are after a specific species or plant. Shop online at petzonesd.com.
4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 987-0309
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Aquascaping, planted tanks
4266 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 283-1812
Closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Monster fish, koi