Aquarium plant

Echinodorus horemanii

BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

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

Recorded water ranges cover pH 6–8, KH 0–10 °dKH.

Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height8–12 cm

Water conditions

pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

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 subalatus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus uruguayensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Echinodorus 'Hot Pepper' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Echinodorus horemanii be planted?

Use it for background planting.

What light does Echinodorus horemanii need?

Light requirement: medium.

How tall does Echinodorus horemanii grow?

Height: 8–12 cm.