Cultivation
Easy to grow in tropical aquariums or outside in and around ponds in warmer regions. It will form a mat in good conditions and in plenty of light. Likes a good substrate of small grained gravel / sand. Benefits from additional CO2. Ideal for the fore - mid-ground of the aquarium. Will tolerate lower temperatures than many other Echinodorus, down to at least 68F (20C) or lower. Propagates readily by runners.
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