Echinodorus horizontalis

To put solo in medium -sized aquariums. The obtuse angle formed by the petiole and the roughly horizontal limmbe is characteristic. The blade is cordiform, dark green, generally briefly petiox and provided with 5 - 7 main ribs starting from the base. The leaves are frequently red-brown at the start of their development, then gradually green. Easily adapts, requires good illumination.

Echinodorus horizontalis is an aquarium plant commonly known as "flat echinodorus". It is a large and flattened plant that generally grows horizontally, hence its name. The leaves can measure up to 20 cm long and 5 cm wide and have a dark green color. The plant can reach a height of 30 cm when cultivated in an aquarium. She likes water rich in nutrients and furniture substrates, and she blooms by producing inflorescences in the shape of an ear. Echinodorus horizontalis is a robust and easy -to -maintain plant, making it a popular choice for freshwater aquariums.