Echinodorus bolivianus
Description
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.
Origin
- Family : Alismataceae
- Origin : Brazil
Features
- Maximum height :
- Temperature : 17 - 26 °C
- pH : 6.0 - 7.5
- Hardness : 3 - 15 °dGH
Contribution
- Created by : molly
- Last update : 09/12/2022
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