Kin Alismataceae – Chastukhovye. Homeland: South America’s subtropical areas.
Hard, spear-shaped leaves with a tiny heart-shaped cut at the base characterize this fascinating plant. The leaf blade is either bright green or dark green, with darker, nearly brown veins. The bush can grow up to 30 cm in height, although most plants are only 15 to 20 cm tall. You can grow Echinodorus in a small container. Due to the dense, exquisite rosette of leaves it forms, it is positioned in the foreground. This plant is not very common among aquarists because it rarely reproduces in an aquarium. grows uniformly under water all year long.
The ideal habitat for Echinodorus Ashersonii is a tropical aquarium. It is best kept between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius, but it should always be kept at least 22 degrees. The ideal range for water hardness is between 10 and 12 °. The water’s active reaction ought to be almost neutral. pH values between 6.5 and 7.5 are ideal. This particular species of Echinodorus can thrive in an environment that is slightly acidic and can withstand extremely soft water. In hard water with an alkaline reaction, Echinodorus rarely grows to a satisfactory size.
It can be challenging to choose water that has the qualities this plant needs. The aquarist’s practical skills should be helpful in this situation. Weekly water changes should occur by 1/6 to 1/5. Since old leaves wither away quickly, there is a significant reduction in the density of the leaf rosette in water that is significantly contaminated with organic and mineral turbidity particles.
Strong lighting is not necessary for echinodorus; in fact, too much light "presses" the bush to the ground, which detracts from the interest of the plant. The leaves are more elongated and raised vertically in moderate lighting. The best lighting comes from above; side lighting causes the bush to distort. You can use incandescent and LB type fluorescent lamps as artificial light sources. Typically, daylight lasts for twelve hours.
The nature of the soil for Echinodorus is very important. It should be sufficiently nutritious, contain a large amount of silt. It is very useful to add clay and charcoal, regardless of the type of soil the plant is planted in, old or new. The nature of the substrate does not play a big role. But, considering the size of the plant, it is better to use small and medium pebbles or a mixture of them with coarse sand. The soil layer can be small – about 5 cm. It is best to grow the plant in a separate pot, and in addition to clay and coal, you can add a little garden soil to the soil (in the depth of the pot).
Mineral fertilizers do not need to be added to aquarium water. The soil generally contains adequate nutrients for the plant. However, adding micronutrients to the aquarium water on a regular basis—one or two times per month—has a beneficial impact on Echinodorus growth.
Under artificial conditions, vegetative reproduction occurs in the plant. It produces unusual flower stalks in an aquarium, which give rise to one or two daughter plants. In a humid greenhouse, where the plant generates noticeably more daughter plants, more fruitful reproduction is seen. It is nearly impossible to obtain fully developed seeds, which makes artificial plant propagation rare.
26 to 30 °C is the ideal temperature to keep the echinodorus growing in a humid greenhouse. The soil ought to be rich in nutrients. The best material to use is a blend of sand, clay, humus, and turf land. There should be sufficient, dispersed lighting. Growing in the air, Echinodorus produces heart-shaped leaves and longer sheet cuttings. After being removed from the greenhouse, the plant can be quickly moved into the aquarium, where it will continue to grow after a little respite.
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