Aquarium plant

Echinodorus subalatus

BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Echinodorus subalatus grows as a rosette plant and fits background planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 23–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–5 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
23–28 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Width
15–3 cm
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Echinodorus

Similar plants

Echinodorus 'Dschungelstar' Nr. 1 Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus 'Rubin' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus berteroi Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus horemanii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus uruguayensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus 'Reni' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Echinodorus subalatus be planted?

Use it for background planting.

What light does Echinodorus subalatus need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Echinodorus subalatus?

Temperature: 23–28 °C.

How tall does Echinodorus subalatus grow?

Height: 3–5 cm.