Eriocaulon 'Vietnam'

Plant Name: Eriocaulon ‘Vietnam’

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-04006

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Eriocaulon ‘Vietnam’

Plant Family: Eriocaulaceae

Plant Native to¹: Vietnam (purportedly)

Plant Type: Semiaquatic

Image Details²:

Image 1: Mature emerse grown clump of Eriocaulon ‘Vietnam’

General Information and Cultivation³: A small-size, moderately fast growing plant, easy to cultivate in both emerse and submerse conditions. One of the easiest species in the genus to grow. Unlike other Eriocaulon tested by Tankquility, it is reluctant to flower, so keeping a nice compact shape. Eriocaulon ‘Vietnam’ forms a clump to a height of 120mm (if confined, the clump may start to grow upwards, reaching around 150mm). Emerse, this plant prefers humid terrarium conditions, preferably with regular misting. As for other Eriocaulon, only modest ventilation is necessary. Tankquility cultures this clone in a constantly moist, free draining, peat-based substrate. Fertilize moderately.

Propagation is easy by dividing the clump and replanting the resulting divisions.

Ease of Care: Easy

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Emerse grown plant - potted: Potted plant with multiple heads forming.

Emerse grown plant - division: Single plant division with root development.

Further Reading:

¹ Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.

² All images used on the Tankquility website have been taken of plants growing in our nursery.

³ The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.