Description
Echinodorus Barthii Rosulate Large Motherplant from Tropica
Large motherplant, grown in a 9 cm square pot.
The cultivar Echinodorus ‘Barthii’ is a decorative and beautiful solitary plant for large aquariums.It becomes 25-50 cm tall and the whole rosette 2030 cm wide.
The leaves change colour from dark-red in the youngest leaves to dark-green in the oldest.The colour develops well when the light intensity is high and there are sufficient micronutrients in the aquarium.
A nutritious bottom and CO2 addition promote growth.This plant takes a lot of light from plants underneath, so it must be pruned occasionally.It used to be sold as Double Red.
Features:Type: RosulateOrigin: CultivarGrowth rate: MediumHeight: 20-30cm+Light demand: LowCO2: Low