Eriocaulon sp. 'Feather Duster'

Eriocaulon sp. 'Feather Duster'

Eriocaulon sp. “Feather Duster” is an elegant aquatic plant prized for its fine, narrow leaves arranged in a dense rosette that resembles a soft feather duster. Its bright green foliage creates a delicate, airy texture, making it especially attractive in aquascapes and shallow water plantings.

This species prefers clean water, good lighting, and nutrient-rich substrate. Under suitable conditions it grows compactly and can become a refined focal point in aquariums, paludariums, or wet plant collections.

Cultivation

Light: medium to bright light

Water: soft to moderately hard, clean and stable

Substrate: fine, nutrient-rich substrate

Growth: slow to moderate

Curiosity

Plants in the genus Eriocaulon are appreciated for their sculptural appearance, and “Feather Duster” is especially valued by aquascapers for the contrast it creates with broader-leaved aquatic plants.