Eriocaulon quinquangulare 'Red' – ADA Tissue Culture

Elevate your aquascape with the exquisite Eriocaulon quinquangulare 'Red', a rare aquatic plant celebrated for its striking maroon-red foliage that transitions to lighter green hues toward the leaf tips. Cultivated through ADA's tissue culture process, this specimen ensures a pest-free and disease-free addition to your aquarium.

Key Features:

• Striking Coloration: Features a deep maroon-red base that lightens toward the leaf tips, adding a vibrant contrast to your aquascape.

• Compact Rosette Growth: Forms dense, grass-like tufts, making it an ideal choice for midground placement or as an accent plant in various aquascape designs.

• Tissue Culture Quality: Grown in sterile, in-vitro conditions by ADA, ensuring a healthy and contaminant-free specimen ready for immediate planting.

Care Requirements:

• Light Demand: High; intense lighting is essential to maintain its vibrant coloration and promote healthy growth.

• CO₂ Requirement: High; consistent CO₂ injection is crucial for optimal development.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 68°F – 78°F (20°C – 26°C).
  • pH: 6.0 – 7.5.
  • Hardness: Soft water conditions are preferred; maintaining low KH levels is beneficial.

• Nutrient-Rich Substrate: Thrives in nutrient-dense aquarium soil; regular root fertilization enhances growth.

• Growth Rate: Moderate; with proper care, it develops steadily, forming attractive tufts.

Propagation:

• Propagates by producing side shoots or plantlets.
• Gently separate mature plantlets from the parent plant and replant them to encourage new growth.

Ideal For:

• Experienced aquarists seeking a unique and colorful addition to their planted tanks.
• Midground placement or as an accent plant in aquascape layouts.
• Creating contrast against green foliage plants in high-tech aquarium setups.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the tissue culture gel thoroughly before planting.
• Divide the plant into smaller portions and plant them individually to encourage quicker establishment and spread.
• Maintain stable water parameters and consistent CO₂ injection for optimal growth.

Incorporate Eriocaulon quinquangulare 'Red' into your aquarium to introduce a touch of rarity and vibrant color. Its unique appearance and specific care requirements make it a rewarding choice for dedicated aquarists aiming to create a standout aquascape.

Note: This plant is recommended for advanced hobbyists due to its specific care requirements.