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Echinodorus cordifolius 'Fluitans'
  • Easy and undemanding plant for beginners
  • Wavy, pale green leaves in the tank
  • The leaves usually stay under the water surface

Its wavy, light green leaves are very decorative. Unlike other round-leafed varieties of the species, Echinodorus cordifolius fluitans is less likely to grow up over the water surface. If it grows large enough, it forms large leaves just under the surface instead. 

Plant info

Colors: Green
Difficulty: Easy
Origin: North America
Usage: Background
Type: Rosulate
Growth rate: Medium
Height: 20 - 30+
Light demand: Low
CO2: Low
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