Heart-leaved sword

Echinodorus cordifolius

Familie : Alismataceae

PflanzeSüßwassersword plant

The heart-leaved sword is distinguished by its large heart-shaped leaves.

IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Biome
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Beschreibung

This plant produces heart-shaped (cordate) leaves, light green, reaching up to 40 cm. It forms a dense rosette. Growth is moderate to fast. It can flower when emersed. In aquariums, it prefers moderate to high lighting. It is larger than the Amazon sword and requires more space. It propagates via stolons.

Lebensraum

Region :

Freshwater marshes and rivers

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2228 °C
pH67.5
GH310 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 30 mg/L
Beleuchtung
Mittel

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
3/5
Ernährung
Photosynthetisch
Min. Aquarium
150 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
50 cm
Lebenserwartung
5 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Heart-leaved sword is a medium to large plant. Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, with moderate to high lighting. CO2 addition is beneficial. A nutrient-rich substrate is important. Minimum tank volume: 150 liters. It can be planted in the background. Compatible with peaceful fish. Propagation by dividing stolons.

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