Plant Echinodorus
Some Echinodorus species can be cultivated as swamp plants in pots, in summer even in garden ponds. Many species are among the most popular ornamental plants in freshwater aquariums. Depending on the variety, they prefer a location in the water or in a flooded area, i.e. temporarily under water, but sometimes comparatively dry.
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Echinodorus varieties
About 30 are added to the genus of sword plants different types counted, there are also other hybrids from different breeders. The leaf shape or color is often decisive for the naming of the individual species, such as the Heart-leaved sword plant, narrow-leaved or broad-leaved sword plant and black Sword plant.
Among other things, there are very large species such as the Great Amazon sword plant with a height of up to 60 centimeters, but also dwarf varieties or species that remain small such as the dwarf sword plant or the grassy ones Sword plant. This makes it relatively easy for you to choose the right size for your aquarium.
Maintain Echinodorus
Most species of sword plants are considered to be easy to care for, as are the Great sword plant. They usually prefer a bright location with lots of light. So make sure you have adequate lighting. More special Aquarium fertilizer can support you in the supply of nutrients.
Propagate Echinodorus
the Multiplication sword plants can basically be done in two ways. Some species form daughter plants on the inflorescences, others long rhizomes that can be easily separated. There are also species that use both methods of reproduction. In no case does this mean a lot of work for you.
The essentials in brief:
- very species-rich plant genus
- Marsh and / or aquatic plants
- mostly very easy to care for, rarely medium care needs
- medium to high light requirement
- mostly easy to propagate through rhizome division or daughter plants
Tips
Most types of sword plants are very easy to care for and also easy to propagate, so they are also recommended for beginners in the aquarium hobby.
