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Echinodorus martii
Long wavy-margined leaves on a large established Echinodorus sword plant
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Common name: Ruffle sword plant
Origin: South America
Position in Aquarium: Midground
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Description
Echinodorus martii is a large, elegant sword plant with long, lance-shaped leaves that often display gently undulating margins as they mature. In good conditions it can reach 50 cm or more in height, making it a commanding background specimen for spacious planted aquariums.
This species is straightforward to keep, performing well under medium light without CO2 supplementation. Like most Echinodorus, it draws much of its nutrition from the substrate, so planting into a nutritious base or adding root tabs beneath the plant gives the best results.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus martii suits aquariums of 200 litres or more. Its tall, architectural profile makes it well suited to the back corners of a layout, where its full height can be appreciated while it helps frame the overall composition.
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.
Customers praised this aquatic plant for its excellent quality and health. Reviews highlight "super green" foliage, "strong healthy" specimens that settle into tanks quickly. Customers noted "well packed" delivery and "good foliage and colour." All reviews gave 5-star ratings, with shoppers appreciating the plant's growth and visual appeal.
- Lovely addition to my tank ...super green and adds variety to my collection.
- Really strong healthy and has settled into my tank very quickly.
- The quality of the product was second to none.
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Lovely addition to my tank ...super green and adds variety to my collection.
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Great plant thanks
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Great plant , coming on well, thank you
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The quality of the product was second to none. Delivery was on time, the products were safely wrapped......
Next time I want water plants I will definatly be using Aqua Essentials.
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Arrived quickly and well packed. The plant was really strong healthy and has settled into my tank very quickly.
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These plants arrived as ever in excellent condition, with good foliage and colour. Hopefully, in time, they'll grow bigger and taller and help to fill out the spaces around the back of the tank, and around/behind the rocks. Looking good so far! I always get my plants from Aqua Essentials now. They are far more reasonably priced, and always arrive in good condition, well packaged and on time! A really first rate service!
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Good plants and very well packed.
How large does Echinodorus martii grow?
It can reach 50 cm or more in height with a broad rosette spread. Aquariums of at least 200 litres give it enough room to develop fully.
Does it need CO2 injection?
No. It grows reliably without added CO2, though it benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.
What makes it different from other large sword plants?
Echinodorus martii is noted for its long lance-shaped leaves with gently undulating or wavy margins, giving it a more textured, distinctive look compared to broader-leafed species.
How often should I fertilise it?
Add root tabs every few months to keep the substrate nutritious. Liquid fertiliser can complement this if you notice signs of nutrient deficiency such as yellowing leaves.
Can it be kept in hard water?
Yes. It tolerates a range of water hardness levels and is not demanding about water chemistry, making it adaptable to most tap water conditions.
