Aquarium plant

Echinodorus × maculatus

MidgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Echinodorus × maculatus grows as a rosette plant and fits midground planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 22–25 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height5–25 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
22–25 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Width
3–5 cm
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green, red

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Echinodorus

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FAQ

Where should Echinodorus × maculatus be planted?

Use it for midground planting.

What light does Echinodorus × maculatus need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Echinodorus × maculatus?

Temperature: 22–25 °C.

How tall does Echinodorus × maculatus grow?

Height: 5–25 cm.