{"product_id":"eriocaulon-blood-vomit","title":"Eriocaulon 'Blood Vomit'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Eriocaulon 'Blood Vomit'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriocaulon 'Blood Vomit' is a highly unusual and sought-after aquarium plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact rosette growth and deep red to burgundy colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e under strong aquarium lighting. Its fine, narrow leaves form a dense, architectural clump that makes it an excellent focal plant for aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many \u003cem\u003eEriocaulon\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, it is considered a \u003cstrong\u003edemanding plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs best in soft, acidic water with strong lighting, consistent CO₂ and nutrient-rich substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact growth makes it particularly effective as a \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground feature\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the intense colour can contrast beautifully with green aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEriocaulon\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Blood Vomit'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eriocaulon 'Blood Vomit'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eriocaulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Rosette Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.0–7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side Shoots \/ Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eriocaulon 'Blood Vomit' easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is considered an \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and is best suited to established planted aquariums with stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Eriocaulon 'Blood Vomit' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consistent carbon availability helps support healthy growth and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the red colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, good CO₂ availability and balanced nutrition can encourage the plant's \u003cstrong\u003edeep red and burgundy tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Colour can vary depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Eriocaulon 'Blood Vomit' be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its compact rosette can be used as a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat substrate is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich planted aquarium substrate is recommended, as \u003cem\u003eEriocaulon\u003c\/em\u003e species benefit from strong root nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding it to a low-tech aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant performs best under strong lighting with CO₂ and stable parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting the crown too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the central growing point above the substrate to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSudden changes in water chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEriocaulon can be sensitive to rapid changes, particularly while establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor root nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a quality nutrient-rich substrate or appropriate root fertilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting is important for maintaining compact growth and encouraging stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955661942923,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/QcSj7CII5rl8p_-118F8Iu1-cIX5pjC_qY328IaIFfBCl2jMDSPymXLjPxt_lHwQ9xr4QIzoYKBamh6vW0SHotp0bYk_vJwYGCi-ggLsRVY8rDSNpfMYpctZo36GwdfgSvNUt0kQzkph6kVZfSK2BSG1aCEiN6bu8qPn9nMYefRXdOvQC7gIS6V.jpg?v=1787299557","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/eriocaulon-blood-vomit","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}