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Echinodorus bleheri

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Description
โญ DifficultyEasy to Moderate
๐Ÿ’ก LightingMedium to High
๐Ÿงช COโ‚‚Beneficial but not required
๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth RateMedium
๐ŸŒฟ Height30โ€“60 cm
๐Ÿ“ PositionMidground to Background
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature22โ€“28ยฐC
๐Ÿ’ง pH6.0โ€“7.5
๐ŸŒ OriginSouth America
Beginner-FriendlyModerate LightNo COโ‚‚ Needed

A bold rosette that anchors any aquascape. Echinodorus bleheri is a decorative sword plant that develops striking foliage. Well-suited as a midground or background focal point in medium to large aquariums.

Plant in nutrient-rich substrate with root tabs. Appreciates iron supplementation for vibrant leaf color. Remove old outer leaves to encourage fresh growth.

๐Ÿค Pairs with: Cryptocoryne wendtii Green ยท Staurogyne repens ยท Anubias nana
โœ‚๏ธ Propagation: Produces adventitious plantlets or runners. Separate when rooted. Easy.