Aquarium plant
Echinodorus decumbens
Echinodorus decumbens
Echinodorus decumbens is a large rosette plant with narrow, elongated green leaves. Submerged plants develop a distinctly slender leaf shape, while emersed leaves may appear broader. Because of its upright growth and eventual size, it is best suited to the midground or…
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Plant overview
Echinodorus decumbens is a rosette plant for midground and background planting. Recorded care includes easy care and medium light and recommended CO₂.
Water parameters include temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Recommended
- Height3–5 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–21 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 1–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Width
- 1–3 cm
- Color
- green
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Alismataceae
- Genus
- Echinodorus
- Botanical name
- Echinodorus decumbens
About this plant
Echinodorus decumbens is a large rosette plant with narrow, elongated green leaves. Submerged plants develop a distinctly slender leaf shape, while emersed leaves may appear broader. Because of its upright growth and eventual size, it is best suited to the midground or background of medium to large aquariums. A nutrient-rich substrate supports healthy development and steady growth. Additional carbon dioxide can promote stronger growth but is not essential under all conditions. Propagation mainly occurs through young plants that develop on the flower stalk.
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FAQ
Where should Echinodorus decumbens be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Echinodorus decumbens need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits Echinodorus decumbens?
Temperature: 24–28 °C.
How tall does Echinodorus decumbens grow?
Height: 3–5 cm.