Echinodorus Oriental
Description
| ⭐ Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| 💡 Lighting | High to very high |
| 🧪 CO₂ | Beneficial but not required |
| 📈 Growth Rate | Medium |
| 🌿 Height | 15–30 cm |
| 📍 Position | Midground to background |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 20–28°C |
| 💧 pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| 🌍 Origin | Cultivar (Singapore, 1992) |
Beginner-FriendlyModerate LightNo CO₂ Needed
A bold rosette that anchors any aquascape. Echinodorus Oriental 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.
✂️ Propagation: Produces adventitious plantlets or runners. Separate when rooted. Easy.