Eriocaulon sinerium

Eriocaulon cinereum, scientific name Eriocaulon cinereum. Native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in moist soils and submerged. A frequent visitor to the rice fields, which are an ideal environment for him. Currently found in Africa, Asia, Australia and southern North America.

The plant forms a compact bush and rarely grows above 8 cm. It forms thin needle-shaped leaves growing from a single center – a rosette. Due to its unusual shape, it resembles miniature sea urchins, but only green. In favorable conditions, about once a month, new young plants appear on lateral shoots.

Makes high demands on the growing environment. Eriocaulon sinerium needs nutrient soil (aquarium soil) rich in nitrates, phosphates, potassium and trace elements. The thickness of the substrate should reach at least 6-7 cm in depth, as the plant develops a very powerful root system. The roots are sometimes three times the length of the leaves. An additional introduction of carbon dioxide and a high level of illumination are mandatory. Shading is not allowed. When stocks of CO² enough the center of the rosette foliage acquires a golden hue.