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ELEOCHARIS VIVIPARA – Tall and Graceful Background Grass Plant for Natural Aquascapes and Open Aquariums
Eleocharis vivipara, also known as umbrella grass, is a slender and elegant background plant native to South America. Belonging to the Cyperaceae family, it reaches heights of up to 60 cm, forming flowing, arching blades that bring a soft, airy aesthetic to the back of the aquarium. Its name “vivipara” comes from its unique propagation style, producing small plantlets directly at the tips of its blades, making it both decorative and easy to propagate.
Although long known in the aquarium hobby, Eleocharis vivipara has regained popularity thanks to its use in modern aquascaping, particularly in open tanks and nature-inspired layouts. When planted in dense groups, it creates a meadow-like backdrop that sways gently with the water flow, offering depth, perspective, and visual movement to the aquascape.
It thrives under medium to high lighting, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 26 °C, soft to moderate water hardness, and regular CO₂ supplementation. It propagates through clump division or replanting its apical offshoots. This plant is perfect for aquarists seeking a low-maintenance yet visually striking background plant for long-lasting compositions.
Main features:
Tall, flowing background plant with elegant form
Reaches up to 60 cm in height
Viviparous growth: produces plantlets at blade tips
Best in dense clusters behind rocks or hardscape
Requires medium-high light and steady CO₂
South American origin, perfect for nature-style aquascapes
Easy propagation via division or offshoots
Great for open tanks and artistic layouts
Why choose Eleocharis vivipara:
Eleocharis vivipara is ideal for aquarists seeking a tall, soft, and dynamic background plant that adds height and motion to the aquascape. Its viviparous nature and graceful growth pattern make it both functional and decorative, offering a unique look for advanced or artistic freshwater tank setups.
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