Description
Echinodorus schlueteri – 5cm Mesh Pot
Introduce bold greenery and natural elegance to your aquascape with Echinodorus schlueteri, a robust sword plant admired for its broad, oval-shaped leaves and deep green coloration. With its graceful form and dense leaf structure, this plant adds both texture and presence, making it a stunning feature in the midground or background of freshwater tanks.
Echinodorus schlueteri is low-maintenance and ideal for beginners, thriving in nutrient-rich substrates under moderate to high lighting. It can grow up to 40cm tall, developing a full, lush appearance that brings depth and vitality to your aquascape.
Key Features
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Broad, oval, deep green leaves with a graceful growth habit
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Grows up to 40cm – perfect for mid to background planting
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Beginner-friendly – hardy and easy to grow
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Benefits from root feeding and CO₂ supplementation
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Moderate growth rate
Plant Details
Scientific Name: Echinodorus schlueteri
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Midground to background
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Parameters
Temperature: 22 – 28°C
pH: 6.0 – 8.0
Hardness: 60 – 300 ppm
Lighting & Care
Provide moderate to high lighting to support robust growth and leaf development. Use a nutrient-rich substrate and consider root tabs or CO₂ to enhance coloration and vitality. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages new growth.
