Echinodorus bolivianus

This small plant requires very little maintenance and will grow well with medium lighting, thus creating a good alternative plant before plan for similar, smaller, needy light species. The leaves are pale green, 4-4.7 inch (10-12 cm) long and 0.4 inch (1cm) wide. An individual plant will produce several leaves and young shoots, possibly creating the effect of a carpet. An iron -rich substrate and additional CO2 fertilization will help keep it in good condition.

The Echinodorus Bolivianus, also known as the iron beard or even wide -leaf echinodorus, is an aquarium plant belonging to the alismataceae family.