Echinodorus muricatus grandiflorus AQUADIP

Aquadip Echinodorus muricatus grandiflorus

Plant in 5 cm pot.

E. muricatus seems to be close to Echinodorus cordifolius, also a hybrid cannot be excluded. In its terrestrial form, it develops elongate-ovate, medium green leaves and is about 30 cm tall. The submerged leaves have a more elongate shape. The plant resembles Echinodorus cordifolius "Fluitans" but differs by broader leaf blades.

The plant is mostly delivered in its emersed (terrestrial) form with long stalked aerial leaves, but after planting into the tank shorter stalked submerged leaves will appear, and the older emersed foliage can be cut off. As well as other Echinodorus, it benefits much from nutrient supply by the substrate. CO₂ supply is not strictly necessary, but may enhance its growth. Under favourable conditions, inflorescences with adventitious plantlets can be expected. When the young plants are strong enough, they can be cut off and replanted.

Species Profile:

Tank Placement: Background
Average Height: 30-40cm
Temperature: 20-28C
Light Requirements: Shaded Light
Geographic Origin: Cultivated
Ease of Care: Easy


All plants arrive potted in rock wool, please note: you have to take the plants out of the pot and plant it to guarantee proper growth and avoid rotting of the roots. Plants are natural items and can vary in size when they get delivered. All photos are examples only. The sizing further up references to fully grown plants.