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Echinodorus martii (maior)

Tropica No. 069


Echinodorus martii (maior) - 11,12 K

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Family Alismataceae
Part of the world South America
Country of origin Brazil
Height 10-20 cm
Width 5-10 cm
Light requirements average-high
Temperature 20-30oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance acid-neutral
Easiness average

Echinodorus martii (maior) is a bit overlooked among plant aquarists. The plant has changed name a couple of times but the current valid name is now E. martii. Echinodorus martii (maior) has large light-green transparent leaves with bright ribs and the leaf rim is beautifully undulating. The plant is quite sensitive to iron deficiency, like most other Echinodorus species, and iron deficiency causes almost white transparent leaves. A good nutrient rich substrate besides CO2 enrichment and high light enhances the growth of Echinodorus martii (maior) significantly. Otherwise, the plant does not require any special attention.