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Echinodorus cordifolius "Ovalis"

Tropica No. 073A


Echinodorus cordifolius Ovalis

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Family Alismataceae
Part of the world Central and South America
Height 20-35 cm
Width 20-30 cm
Light requirements medium-very high
Temperature 18-26oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance 5-8
Easiness easy

Echinodorus cordifolius "Ovalis" is a small, orbiculate "sword" plant whose low, wide growth makes it suitable for small aquariums. A nutritious bottom promotes growth, and if the leaves turn light this indicates a shortage of micro-nutrients. The plant forms stems which (unlike most other "sword" plants) bend down towards the bottom and form their own adventive plants. It is hardy and easy for both beginners and the more experienced