Echinodorus palifolius aquarium plant precise guide

Echinodorus palifolius aquarium plant grow emeresed. The general note is that they are not suited for closed tanks. The beginner’s guide for echinodorus palifolius aquarium plant will help understand the nature of the plant and how to use and maintain them in the home aquarium

Overview of echinodorus palifolius plant

Common Name	This plant is commonly called Mexican Sword.
Color	The leaves are fresh green in color.
Habitat/Origin	The plant is native to South America. They are mostly found in Eastern and central Brazil. They are habitat to marshy land.
Average Size	The plant can grow up to a height of 20-30. Under the water, the leaves are narrower and longer up to 20-40 cm.
Growth Rate	The growth rate of this plant is fast.
Placement	The plant grows longer and taller. Hence it is better to use this plant as a background plant.
Maintenance	The leaves should be trimmed often so that they remain underwater. The leaf which comes out of the tank should be trimmed. This will make the next upcoming leaves grow shorter. When they come out of the tank and the air humidity is low, the leaves dry out.
Planting Methods	They can be planted in loose groups. They can also be planted as specimens in the tank.
Ideal Setup	The plant can grow well in nutrient-rich substrate. But this is not mandatory. The substrate can be fertilized with commercial fertilizers. The iron-rich substrate is beneficial.
Care Level	Care level is easy. They require regular partial water change.
Supplements	Co2 requirement is low. They would need 15-25 mg per liter. The plant can grow even without supplements.
Lighting	They demand medium lighting.
Water temperature	The water temperature for this aquarium plant is 20- 28 degrees C. pH tolerance is 5.5-8. Water hardness can be from 0-30 dH.
Propogation	The aquarium plant produces adventitious plantlets. These plantlets can be removed and grown into new plants. O land they can be propagated by seeds. They can also be propagated by dividing rhizomes.
Approx. Cost	They cost approximately $3 to $5 in the USA and approximately 6 euros in Europe. However, in Asian countries, they cost almost half the price in the USA.
Common Diseases	There are no devastative diseases for this plant. The leaves of the plant dry out when they come out of the tank.
What to look for when buying	Check if the leaves are healthy and green. This plant can adapt itself to the substrate.
Related Specifies	None
FAQs	None