Echinodorus "Red Wild Grass"

Echinodorus “Red Wild Grass” Profile

• Difficulty: Easy
• Family: Alismataceae
• Gender: Echinodorus
• Origin: America
• Lighting: Media
• Temperature: 22nd - 28th
• Increase: Medium
• PH: 5.0 – 7.0
• Hardness: 0 – 30
• Co2: Optional

Characteristics of Echinodorus "Red Wild Grass"

It reaches about 20 cm in height underwater. The heart leaves, that is, the leaves that appear in the middle, have a pinkish-red color, while the outer leaves have shades of green.

Echinodorus “Red Wild Grass” is generally sold in its terrestrial form (emerged form). The leaves are thick, with a longer and greener peduncle. The colorful submerged leaves only sprout underwater.

This plant thrives best with an abundant supply of macro and micronutrients from the substrate. Strong lighting promotes intense leaf coloration underwater. Water values ​​are of minor importance. It is not always necessary to add CO2, but it is very beneficial for its growth. The best temperatures are between 22 and 28 ° C approximately.