Echinodorus “Red Special”

Echinodorus “Red Special” ( plant name )

Maximum size: 10 - 30 cm ( 3.94 - 11.81 in )
pH of water: 5.5 - 7.7
DH of water: dGH 0 - 30 °N
Recommended temperature: 22 - 30 °C ( 71.6 - 86 °F)
Recommended substrate: Fine gravel
Light conditions: Medium
Place in aquarium: Middle
Way of propagation: Rhizome
Plant origin: Cultivated form
Growth: Normal

Information about care

Family
Alismataceae

Common Name
Red Special

Origin
This plant is a hybrid, it has been cultivated from several different species of plants.

Propagation
This is a very easy plant to propagate, they are a rhizome plant so to obtain more plants from it just cut pieces off the rhizome, these will then generate into new plants. Always make sure that when the rhizome pieces are re-planted that they are not completely submerged into the substrate, if they are the rhizome

Difficulty
Medium

Short Description
This plant displays bright red colouration on its leaves; this has been created by hybridising this plant to lock the qualities required. It can be used as a single specimen plant or several planted together will create a nice effect. Always ensure that there are nutrients in the substrate for the roots to feed on, it has no other demands in the aquarium.

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