{"product_id":"echinodorus-species","title":"Echinodorus Species","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"efjbbj\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e🌿 Overview of Echinodorus Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eThe genus includes many popular aquarium plants such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xzr7d2\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eEchinodorus bleheri\u003c\/em\u003e (Amazon Sword)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ne5c9f\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxljwr\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eEchinodorus amazonicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jylnis\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eEchinodorus ozelot\u003c\/em\u003e varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lnadv4\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"563\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eEchinodorus radicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12r3w5b\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eEchinodorus schlueteri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qzyr8u\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eAnd many cultivated hybrids like Indian Red, Ozelot Fancy Twist, Big Bear, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"15hmhxs\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e🌱 General Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1camip9\" data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"726\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hqyx1v\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly South America (Amazon basin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dr736y\" data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central crown with long leaf petioles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb91tn\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c99azk\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"123st2b\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e🌿 Appearance Diversity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eEchinodorus species vary widely:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k80631\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eSmall compact types (10–20 cm) → \u003cem data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eschlueteri, cord mini\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oy99u3\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eMedium types (20–40 cm) → \u003cem data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eozelot, indian red\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10rdk64\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eLarge types (40–70+ cm) → \u003cem data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003ebleheri, radicans, big bear\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eLeaf shapes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q7daqv\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eBroad sword leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gop2lf\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eNarrow grass-like swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ic4o5\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eSpotted or red-colored hybrids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l21mln\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eTwisted ornamental varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"g5vsvv\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e🧪 General Tank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqfeb8\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pwp3r1\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tlvj8a\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to high (depends on species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gyzmgl\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional but beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wa0506\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich strongly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j3zqjb\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e🌿 Feeding \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eAll Echinodorus are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xz1vbf\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eHeavy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eroot feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174xxal\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eNeed:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3v68p6\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eRoot tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q62t8b\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eIron and micronutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1desbd7\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eStable fertilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eCare basics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mymy96\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eKeep crown above substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ih058u\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eRemove old leaves regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jvgizh\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eGive space for rosette expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d2z53i\" data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebqrug\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eFlower stalks grow above water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vtrnp9\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003ePlantlets form along stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hbbum\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eOnce rooted, they can be replanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j8rtur\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e🐟 Aquarium Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eEchinodorus plants are widely used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a1xkoo\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eBackground green walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gdm8qy\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eCenterpiece focal plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dfev1t\" data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eNatural Amazon biotope aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k2tj51\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eLarge community tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g1aw4t\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oimcx1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d78bj8\" data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y9388t\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eAngelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ihfrn\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eDiscus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1877c9h\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hh1966\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e⭐ Key Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eThe Echinodorus genus is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003emost important plant groups in aquascaping\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering everything from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003esmall foreground swords to giant jungle background plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, all with similar easy-care requirements but very different visual styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44435509575722,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/EchinodorusSpecies.webp?v=1780911880","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/ar\/products\/echinodorus-species","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}