Syngonanthus caulescens (Syngonanthus caulescens) care guide

Group
Plants
Family
Eriocaulaceae (pipewort family)
Origin
South America (not confirmed from our sources)
Water
freshwater
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
5–6.5
Hardness
0–4 dGH
Care level
expert
Lighting
Medium to high light; CO2 injection recommended

Care

Syngonanthus caulescens belongs to the pipewort family, the same family as Eriocaulon and Tonina. It is on Wikipedia's list of freshwater aquarium plants, but we could not reach a fuller source on it, so its exact range and size are not confirmed here. As the name indicates, it forms an upright stem rather than a flat rosette. Pipeworts are generally demanding aquarium plants that need very soft, acidic water, an acidic substrate (such as aqua soil), good light and CO2. Water figures are our estimate, not from the sources. Sources: Wikipedia, List of freshwater aquarium plant species. Checked October 2026.

Breeding

Not documented in our sources. Stemmed pipeworts are usually propagated by cutting the top and replanting it.

Compatibility and tank mates

Best in a soft-water planted tank with small fish and shrimp; avoid hard water and plant-eating or digging fish.

Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.

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