PlantsFreshwaterAnubias
Ruffle
Echinodorus martii
$19.99○OUT OF SEASON
Size: Small
Centerpiece sword plant for medium and large freshwater aquariums. Heavy root feeder — use root tabs in nutrient-poor substrate to fuel growth. Develops impressive broad leaves up to 12 inches tall. Best in pH 6.5–7.5, 72–82°F, with moderate to high light.
About this Plant
Echinodorus martii is an excellent choice for the larger aquarium. Ruffled leaf margins give this Echinodorus its common name, ruffled sword plant. Tall upright leaves make Echinodorus martii a great choice for the centerpiece of an aquarium or background areas.
Care Guide
- Common Name
- Ruffled sword
- Family
- Alismataceae
- Native To
- Eastern Brazil
- Lighting
- Moderate
- Requirements
- Undemanding, but like most large sword does best with regular feeding
- Growth Form
- Rosette
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Background
- Available As
- Bare root
freshwaterlow lighthardyrhizome