Echinodorus cordifolius growing herbaceous of the genus Echinodorus also known as Spade-leaf sword or Creeping burhead, Echinodorus cordifolius perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant and grow as water plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical, mediterranean climate or grow in aquarium and growing in hardiness zone 9b+
Leaves color green in heart shape
Echinodorus cordifolius flower
Flower color white and yellow green in the inner part, in triangular bowl shape with 3 petals.
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Requirements for Echinodorus cordifolius growing and care:
Aquatic environment, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant:
50-100cm, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade / Full shade (with a lot of light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes, but only with a lot light
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes (in aquarium)
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Triangular bowl flowers in white color and the inner color yellow-green.
Scientific name:
Echinodorus cordifolius