Eleocharis acicularis

Scientific name: Eleocharis acicularis

Family: Cyperaceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 5 - 15 cm (1.97 - 5.91 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.3 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 15 - 25 °C (59 - 77°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Rhizome

Origin (in the wild): Everywhere

How fast these plants grow: Slow

Recommended substrate: Fine gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle

Common Names

Needle Spike rush, Hair grass

Origin

This plant is found all over the Americas and has recently been introduced to Australia.

Propagation

There is two ways of propagating this plant. It will produce flowers on countless stems, simply brush the flower heads to pollinate and seeds will be produced. The most common method of propagation is by dividing the rhizome into smaller pieces and producing several new plants from one root.

Difficulty

This plant is easy to grow if the correct lighting levels are used in the aquarium.

Short Description

This plant is found in shallow waterways and can produce a carpet on the substrate if given the correct growing conditions. It will produce flowers on the end of short stems and in its native countries; these are a valuable food source for the wildlife.