Eriocaulon quinquangulare

This reddish Eriocaulon originates from India.The submerged forms can be relatively short with adult plants around 2.5 – 3 inches tall. It is reddish at the base of the plant with leaves fading to olive/orange towards the tips.t grows well at steady pace in the aquarium as long as light and CO2 are at good levels. This plant should not be shaded. It grows very well in ammonia rich aquasoils. The plant is delicate and should be handled gently; it is easily squished. It is sensitive to KH and should be kept in low alkalinity water. As a short plant – it’s important to direct flow/CO2 to the substrate zone.