Eleocharis vivipara

Scientific name: Eleocharis vivipara

Family: Cyperaceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 20 - 25 cm (7.87 - 9.84 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.2

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

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Cuttings

Origin (in the wild): South America

How fast these plants grow: Normal

Recommended substrate: Fine gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle

Common Names

Sprouting spike rush, Umbrella hair grass

Origin

This plant is found in Southern USA.

Planting Area

Background to Midground

Propagation

These are a very easy plant to propagate. Simply take cuttings from the mother plant and remove the bottom leaves from the cutting. Carefully place the cutting into the substrate taking care not to crush the stem and this should then form roots and grow into a new plant. This species of plant is also believed to produce runners in the wild to propagate.

Difficulty

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

Short Description

This species closely resembles the Eleocharis acicularis but it does grow a lot taller. They are not a demanding plant but do require nutrients in the substrate.