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Echinodorus chocolate marble

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Description

Plants height: 30–50 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 6.0–7.5

Lighting: Medium to High

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Medium

Origin: South America

Position: Midground to Background

Care Tips: Echinodorus Chocolate Marble is a striking plant that adds both texture and color to your aquarium. It is known for its beautiful, dark-colored leaves with a marble pattern that adds visual interest to aquascapes. This plant thrives in medium to high lighting and requires a nutrient-rich substrate to support its growth. It grows at a medium rate and will reach a height of 30–50 cm, making it suitable for the midground or background of aquariums. Echinodorus Chocolate Marble prefers slightly acidic to neutral water conditions and benefits from regular fertilization, especially with micronutrients and iron. It can also benefit from CO₂ injection, which will promote better growth and enhance its coloration. Regular pruning will help maintain a healthy, compact shape, and remove any dead or damaged leaves. Its unique color pattern and shape make it a great addition to planted aquariums.