What is included in Echinodorus decumbens?

This Scaped For You collection comes complete with all the plants, wood, and rock needed to recreate the layout shown, plus an easy-to-follow diagram showing where to position each plant and piece of hardscape in your aquarium.

What size aquarium is Echinodorus decumbens designed for?

The recommended tank size is shown in the product title.

Does Echinodorus decumbens need CO2?

No CO2 injection is required. The plants in this layout have been specifically chosen to thrive in low-level lighting without CO2, making it ideal for a hassle-free low-tech setup.

Is Echinodorus decumbens suitable for beginners?

Yes, this layout is rated Easy and is perfect for beginners to aquascaping. The plants are hardy, adaptable, and straightforward to care for.

How long does delivery take?

This is a special order item. Depending on plant availability, delivery typically takes 1–7 days from order. We offer Tracked 24 from £4.99 and DPD Express from £6.99. Orders placed before 4pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day where possible.

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Echinodorus decumbens

a low-growing sword that creeps along the substrate

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Quick Facts

Common name: Burhead, Sword Plant

Origin: North America

Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace

Description

Echinodorus decumbens is an unusual low-growing sword plant that creeps along the substrate rather than growing upright — producing leaves on long horizontal stolons that spread across the bottom of the aquarium rather than shooting toward the surface. The growth habit creates a sprawling, carpeting effect that's unique among the Echinodorus genus.

Medium light, no CO2 required, planted in substrate with root tabs. The horizontal growth means it can cover significant ground over time — plan for this when deciding where to position it. Growth rate is moderate.

Plant in the foreground to midground. Allow space for the plant to spread laterally. Propagation via the runners and daughter plants it produces naturally.

Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

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The best of the sword plants in my opinion

This as got to be the best of the sword plant species, I love the narrow leaves which makes the plant look more stunning. This is the place to buy aquatic plants from, you will not be disappointed.

echinodorus ducumbens

most amazed at the size of the plants .As usual arrived quickly in excellent condition and within days throwing up new leaves.Would not buy plants from any other site,recommend to anyone who wants quality plants.

Review

Nice plant but the leaves had brown bits on them when it arrived

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How is ducumbens different from other swords?

It grows horizontally along the substrate rather than upright — producing runners that spread the plant laterally like a ground cover rather than shooting toward the surface.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Root tabs near the roots support the best growth.

How much space does it need?

It can spread significantly over time via horizontal runners. Plan for a creeping ground-cover habit rather than a single specimen.

Where should I position it?

Foreground to midground — the horizontal growth habit and low profile are best suited to front or centre of the tank.

How do I propagate it?

It propagates naturally via runners. Allow the runners to develop, then separate and replant the daughter plants.

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Echinodorus decumbens

a low-growing sword that creeps along the substrate

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Regular price: £7.99
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Sale price: £7.99

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About this plant

Plant in the foreground to midground. Allow space for the plant to spread laterally. Propagation via the runners and daughter plants it produces naturally.

Preparing a potted plant

Gently remove the pot and growing wool, then follow the planting advice for this species.

Potted plant care guide

Delivery & live plant guarantee

Orders placed before 4pm Monday–Friday normally dispatch the same working day. Special-order items leave once all items are available.

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5 stars: 1 (33%)
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The best of the sword plants in my opinion

This as got to be the best of the sword plant species, I love the narrow leaves which makes the plant look more stunning. This is the place to buy aquatic plants from, you will not be disappointed.

echinodorus ducumbens

Review

Nice plant but the leaves had brown bits on them when it arrived

Product FAQs

How is ducumbens different from other swords?

It grows horizontally along the substrate rather than upright — producing runners that spread the plant laterally like a ground cover rather than shooting toward the surface.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Root tabs near the roots support the best growth.

How much space does it need?

It can spread significantly over time via horizontal runners. Plan for a creeping ground-cover habit rather than a single specimen.

Where should I position it?

Foreground to midground — the horizontal growth habit and low profile are best suited to front or centre of the tank.

How do I propagate it?

It propagates naturally via runners. Allow the runners to develop, then separate and replant the daughter plants.

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Again perfect plant beautifully marked , very pleased as always!

Again perfect plant beautifully marked, very clean and healthy always carefully packaged, excellent service from Aqua Essentials, always pleased with their quality live plants.

Have been using this site for a long time, always

Have been using this site for a long time, always packaged great, obvs have had the odd few that have arrived not as great, you get what you pay for, obvs not cheap but worth it they thrive in my tank each time.

Quick effective and all in order

Quick effective and all in order. Plants in individual pockets within a further package bag all inside a generous sized postage package. All plants looking healthy so fingers crossed all with grow and give viewing pleasure for years to come

I received my order promptly and very well packaged and am very pleased with tue service and

I received my order promptly and very well packaged and am very pleased with tue service and prpducts. I am especially pleased with the plant which is extremely clean and healthy and potted up beautifully.

I ordered a tropica 1-2 grow Anubius barteri nana and some water spangles

I ordered a tropica 1-2 grow Anubius barteri nana and some water spangles, both plants were healthy.

The water spangles has a couple snails on them but thats to be expected.

The only issue i faced was with tracking my order, but that may have been on Royal Mail's side.

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