{"product_id":"eriocaulon-parkeri","title":"Eriocaulon Parkeri","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 parkeri\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEriocaulon parkeri\u003c\/em\u003e is a delicate and unusual freshwater aquarium plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003efine, grass-like leaves and compact rosette growth\u003c\/strong\u003e. It creates a soft, natural texture that works particularly well in detailed aquascapes and planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many \u003cem\u003eEriocaulon\u003c\/em\u003e species, it performs best when provided with \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stable water conditions are particularly important while the plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact form makes it well suited to the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it can be used as a feature plant or planted in small groups.\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 parkeri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker's Eriocaulon\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 Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.5–7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Division \/ Side Shoots\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 parkeri easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered an \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stable water conditions, good lighting, CO₂ and suitable nutrition will give the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Eriocaulon parkeri need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. It helps the plant establish more quickly and encourages healthier, more compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Eriocaulon parkeri be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its fine foliage can provide contrast against broader-leaved plants and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat substrate is best for Eriocaulon parkeri?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich aquarium substrate is recommended. Good root nutrition is important for establishing healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Eriocaulon parkeri?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, it can produce \u003cstrong\u003eside shoots or offsets\u003c\/strong\u003e. These can be separated carefully and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding it to an unstable aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEriocaulon can be sensitive to sudden changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood lighting is important for maintaining compact, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough it may survive without added CO₂, consistent supplementation greatly improves growth and establishment.\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 the plant from rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor root nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a quality planted-tank substrate or suitable root fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955663253643,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/eriocaulon-parkeri-0c73bd84-3616-4afe-9320-6df13ee5f1e-resize-750.jpg?v=1787299776","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/eriocaulon-parkeri","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}