Eriocaulon Japan Shiga

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Product Description – Eriocaulon Japan Shiga

Eriocaulon Japan Shiga is a premium aquatic plant highly valued for its compact rosette growth and fine, grass-like leaves that radiate outward in a beautiful star-shaped pattern.

With its elegant symmetry and vibrant green color, this plant is perfect as a focal point in high-end aquascapes, especially in nature-style or competition tanks.

📌Specifications

• Scientific name: Eriocaulon sp. ‘Japan Shiga’
• Placement: Foreground / Midground
• Height: 5–12 cm
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Lighting: High
• CO₂: Required
• Temperature: 20–26°C
• pH: 5.5 – 7.0

🌱Care Guide

• Lighting:
  Requires strong lighting to maintain its compact and symmetrical rosette form.
• CO₂ & nutrients:
  CO₂ injection is essential. This plant is demanding and requires stable CO₂ levels along with consistent fertilization.
• Substrate:
  Prefers nutrient-rich aquasoil. Root feeding is very important for healthy growth.
• Water conditions:
  Thrives in soft, slightly acidic water. Stable parameters are crucial to prevent melting.
• Trimming:
  Minimal trimming required. Simply remove old or damaged leaves.
• Propagation:
  Propagates by producing side shoots, which can be separated and replanted.

⚠️Notes

• Suitable for experienced hobbyists
• Sensitive to environmental changes
• Unstable conditions may lead to melting or stunted growth

💡Usage Tips

• Ideal as a focal point in foreground or midground
• Plant individually or in small clusters to highlight its star shape
• Pairs well with stone layouts and minimalist aquascapes