Here’s the complete care and product profile for Eriocaulon quinquangulare in a Grow Wow Tissue Culture Pot 

🌿 Plant Overview

• Scientific Name: Eriocaulon quinquangulare

• Common Name: Eriocaulon sp. “Quinquangulare”

• Family: Eriocaulaceae

• Origin: Sri Lanka (endemic)

• Type: Rosette-forming aquatic plant

• Growth Rate: Slow to medium

• Height: 5–15 cm (depending on conditions)

• Spread: Compact crown, sends out few offsets slowly

• Life Form: Perennial submerged plant

🌱 Identification

• Leaves: Needle-like, bright green, radiating from a central rosette.

• Leaf Tips: Sharp, fine points; delicate but firm structure.

• Form: Symmetrical, starburst-like appearance — highly decorative.

• Root System: Strong central root base, benefits from nutrient-rich substrate.

💧 Water Parameters

🏠 Tank Placement

• Foreground: Works as a focal rosette in nano layouts.

• Midground: In larger tanks, place in the front-middle as a highlight.

• Aquascaping Style: Suits Nature Aquariums, Iwagumi, and Minimalist layouts.

🌟 Care & Maintenance

• Substrate: Fine-grain, nutrient-rich substrate (ADA Amazonia, Fluval Stratum).

• CO₂ Injection: Strongly recommended; without it, plant weakens.

• Fertilization: Root tabs for base nutrition + liquid fertilizers for overall health.

• Trimming: Remove old/damaged leaves from base to promote new growth.

• Spacing: Give at least 5–7 cm clearance from other plants for unobstructed growth.

🍃 Propagation

• Mainly by division of the rosette; in aquariums, this is slow and occasional.

• Gently separate offsets when visible and replant.

✅ Tips for Success

• Stable water parameters are crucial; avoid large fluctuations.

• Keep algae off leaves — delicate structure is easily smothered.

• Soft, slightly acidic water mimics natural habitat and improves growth.

• Avoid burying crown; plant only roots.

❌ Common Problems

• Melting: Can occur after planting if water chemistry differs greatly from culture conditions — allow time for adaptation.

• Algae Growth: Needle-like leaves are prone to hair algae; maintain clean tank and balanced light/nutrients.

• Nutrient Deficiency: Pale growth means low iron or nitrogen.

📦 Grow Wow Tissue Culture Pot – Product Notes

• Form: 100% pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free plant grown in sterile gel.

• Preparation Before Planting:

  1. Remove plant from cup.

  2. Rinse off all gel under running water.

  3. Split into smaller portions.

  4. Plant gently into substrate with aquascaping tweezers.

• Advantages:

  • Disease-free start.

  • No hitchhikers (snails, algae).

  • Adapted for faster growth in aquarium after acclimation.