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| Family Name: |
Alismataceae |
| Scientific Name: |
Echinodorus osiris |
| Common Name: |
Melon Sword |
| Substrate: |
Rich |
| Lighting: |
Dim to Medium |
| pH value: |
6.5-7.5 |
| Hardness: |
5-18ºdH |
| Temperature: |
65-82ºF (18-28ºC) |
| Height: |
20 in (50 cm) |
| Distribution: |
Southern Brazil |
| Characteristics: |
Leaves stemmed, lanceolate, slightly undate along
the margins, green; young leaves are reddish. |
| Aquarium use: |
Showplant, only for very tall tanks. |
| From Tropica: |
In the 1970s coloured aquarium plants were rare,
which is why Echinodorus osiris with its red colour quickly became
popular. A nutritious bottom promotes growth, and when there is
a shortage of micro-nutrients new leaves turn pale, thus indicating
that fertiliser may be necessary. It is generally an undemanding
plant which is suitable for both soft and hard water. The red
colour of the leaves grows stronger at higher light intensities.
It used to be sold as Echinodorus rubra. It is not eaten by herbivorous
fish. |
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