Echinodorus Marble Queen

This plant is actually a mutation of the green echinodorus.  A rare type of Amazon Sword which green leaves with white markings throughout. Like most swords, they should be planted directly into the substrate. When using inert substrates such as sand or gravel, it is important to supplement the plants with root tabs as Echinodorus are heavy root feeders.  Even when multiplying from cuttings it will keep turning back to a green plant. The plant can be grown both immersed and submerged and often times, new leaves can grow to the top above the water line. Overall, this plant is easy and undemanding and very suitable for larger tanks. .

Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate.

Place of origin:  South Africa
Maximum height: 15 – 25 cm
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast
Lighting: Low to Moderate
CO2: Not required
Demands: Easy, very hardy, requires nutrient-dense soil to thrive as they are heavy root feeders.
Position range: Background
Type: Planted
Substrate: Nutrient-dense soil or root tabs.
Propagation: Separate new plantlets from the root.
Temperature range: 23 – 26°C
pH: 6-7.5
Hardness: