Echinodorus cordifolius

Nodding Pincushion sword plant ( Echinodorus cordifolius )

The Nodding Pincushion sword plant ( Echinodorus cordifolius ) is a marsh plant of the family of plantain plants ( Alismataceae ). The natural range of the plant is in North, Central and South America.

Description

It is a medium to large and vigorous growing, herbaceous perennial plant, the rhizome is formed. The oval to heart-shaped leaves grow out of a rosette. The upper leaf surface is medium in size, occasionally occur red spots.

Use in the aquarium

Like most other species of the genus of the sword plants include the Nodding Pincushion sword plant the popular aquarium plants. The Nodding Pincushion sword plant is seen as a particularly undemanding plant that relies on no additional carbon dioxide fertilization. Since it is very robust, it is also suitable for planting in the aquarium, where herbivorous cichlids are maintained. However, it should not be illuminated more than 10 hours a day.

In the aquarium, this type grows best at temperatures between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius. It can be used as a means and background as well as accent. Aquariums should hold about 200 liters.