Tropica Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'

Echinodorus bleheri from South America is undemanding and beautiful, and becomes 20-50 cm tall.

A nutritious bottom promotes growth, but the plant needs pruning to prevent it depriving plants underneath of light. Echinodorus bleheri does well even in poorly illuminated aquariums, as it grows towards the light. 

It is a hardy and easy solitary plant for both beginners and the more experienced with quite large aquariums.

It has been sold under the name ''Paniculatus''.

Type: Rosulate

Origin: South America Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.

Growth rate: Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.

Height: 20 - 30+ Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.

Light demand: The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.

CO2 : A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.