• Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
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Echinodorus gabrielii

a lesser-known gem with graceful, arching foliage

£7.99
£7.99

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    Quick Facts

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    Common name: Gabriel Sword

    Origin: South America

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    Echinodorus gabrielii is a lesser-known Echinodorus cultivar with graceful, gently arching leaves in a mid-green tone. The arching growth habit gives it a more relaxed, natural appearance than the strictly upright swords, and makes it effective as a midground plant where the arching leaves add movement and depth to the layout.

    Medium light, no CO2 required, planted in substrate with root tabs. Growth is reliable and the plant is undemanding. A good addition for aquascapers looking to vary leaf form among their Echinodorus plantings.

    Plant in the midground. Propagation via daughter plants on flower stems once the plant is well established.
    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.
    Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
    Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
    Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur
    Echinodorus gabrielii Aquafleur

    Customers praised this aquatic plant for its healthy arrival and quality. Described as having "substantial leaves" and providing "good change of structure" in tanks. Shoppers noted it's a slow but steady grower that arrives undamaged. All reviews highlighted excellent service and plant condition upon delivery.

    • Gorgeous plant with substantial leaves. A good change of structure in my tank.
    • Two good strong plants received and doing really well in my set up.
    • A lovely addition to our tank and seems to be growing well.
    • 5 stars: 7 (100%)
    • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    ROBERT M. (Pontypool, GB)
    Good service

    as usual everything was fine plants in good condition and fast service

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    Mark R.
    Review

    Two good strong plants received and doing really well in my set up.

    A
    Annelies v.
    Review

    Gorgeous plant with substantial leaves. A good change of structure in my tank and so far it seems happy.

    P
    Pietro D.C.
    Review

    Looks healthy and undamaged. Good service and quality material.

    J
    Julie B.
    Review

    Arrived in good condition, as always. A lovely addition to our tank and seems to be growing well.

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    Eric H.
    Review

    In my tank a slow grower but that suits its place in the tank, pretty much love all the echinodorus

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    sean g.
    Review

    Early impressions that it will be a foreground Amazon. Nice healthy growth same as stock picture.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What makes gabrielii distinctive?

    The graceful, arching leaves give it a softer, more naturalistic appearance than the strictly upright swords. The arch adds movement to the layout.

    Does it need CO2?

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

    How large does it get?

    Moderate — 20–35cm in most conditions. Well suited to midground positioning.

    How do I fertilise it?

    Root tabs near the roots. Echinodorus are heavy root feeders.

    How do I propagate it?

    Daughter plants on flower stems — detach once they have 3–4 leaves and visible roots.