{"product_id":"eriocaulon-vietnam","title":"Eriocaulon Vietnam","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\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Eriocaulon Vietnam\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriocaulon Vietnam is a striking freshwater aquarium plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact rosette of narrow, grass-like green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a popular choice for aquascaping, particularly in nature-style aquariums where its fine texture creates an attractive contrast against broader-leaved plants and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant remains relatively compact compared with many other Eriocaulon species and can develop into a dense, attractive clump when grown under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriocaulon Vietnam performs best in \u003cstrong\u003esoft, slightly acidic water with strong lighting and consistent CO₂ supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is considered more demanding than many beginner aquarium plants, but under good conditions it can become an excellent focal or midground plant.\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. 'Vietnam'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eriocaulon Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eriocaulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Rosette Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to 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 Recommended \/ 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 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 Vietnam easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good lighting, stable water parameters, nutrients and CO₂ will significantly improve its chances of thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Eriocaulon Vietnam need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in high-light aquariums. It helps support healthier growth and a more compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Eriocaulon Vietnam be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well in the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its fine leaves can form an attractive compact clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat substrate does Eriocaulon Vietnam need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich aquarium substrate is recommended. Good root nutrition is particularly beneficial for establishing healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you propagate Eriocaulon Vietnam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, it can produce \u003cstrong\u003eside shoots or offsets\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding it to a low-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong, consistent lighting is important for compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it may survive without 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 rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing poor-quality substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEriocaulon benefits from good root nutrition and a suitable planted-tank substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking sudden water changes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant can be sensitive to sudden changes in water chemistry, particularly when newly introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955647819915,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/eriocaulonvietnam_5000x_84544c6d-aaf3-4467-ba27-0cac0da7d9fb.webp?v=1787298781","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/eriocaulon-vietnam","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}