Family Name: | Alismataceae |
Scientific Name: | Echinodorus cordifolius |
Common Name: | Sword Plant or Creeping Burhead |
Substrate: | rich |
Lighting: | medium |
pH value: | 6.5-7.5 |
Hardness: | <5-15sup>odH |
Temperature: | 72-82oF (22-28oC) |
Height: | 20 in (50 cm) |
Distribution: | Central and southern North America, Mexico |
Characteristics: | Leaves stemmed, cordate, brilliant green. Floating leaves long stemmed. |
Aquarium use: | Showplant, only for very tall tanks. |