Aquarium plant

Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper'

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

For midground and background planting, Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper' grows as a rosette plant. Its profile combines easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper' suits water with temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Color
red, green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Echinodorus

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FAQ

Where should Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper' be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper' need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper'?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.