Barthii Sword Live Aquatic Plant
Like most Swords, this plant is relatively easy to grow. Like most Sword plants, this plant is a heavy root feeder. Providing root tabs such as Sera Florenette or Seachem Tabs will help this plant thrive.
Echinodorus barthii is a popular red cultivar of the Amazon Sword plant. They are a great no-fuss red leaved plant well suited for mid ground positioning. This variety has burgundy red leaves, lime green stems, and pronounced veins. Maintenance is minimal with occasional pruning
Plant info
| Type: |
Rosulate |
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| Origin: |
Cultivar |
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| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
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| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
| Height: |
20 - 30+ |
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| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. |
| Light demand: |
Low |
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| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
| CO2 : |
Low |
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| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. |
Please note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary dependent on season/time of year.
Photo for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style
