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Echinodorus decumbens

Hardy sword plant with long, slender leaves for specimen planting

Hardy sword plant with long, slender leaves for specimen planting

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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 a vigorous, adaptable sword plant with long, slender, sturdy leaves. Plant it as an upright rosette, rather than using it as a creeping foreground carpet.

    It benefits from a nutritious substrate and regular feeding. Allow room for the leaves to develop, with the crown at substrate level and the roots planted below.

    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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    Martin J.(. (Christchurch, GB)
    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.

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    ian d. (Irvine, GB)
    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.

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    Terry B.
    Review

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

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What does Echinodorus decumbens look like?

    It has long, slender, hardy leaves and a vigorous upright sword-plant habit.

    Does it need CO2?

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

    How much space does it need?

    Allow space for an upright rosette and long leaves. It is not sold as a low-growing ground cover.

    Where should I position it?

    Use as a specimen in the midground or background, depending on aquarium dimensions. Plant the roots in a nutritious substrate.

    How do I propagate it?

    Allow any daughter plants to develop roots before separating them. Do not rely on it to form a carpet through horizontal runners.

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    Echinodorus decumbens

    Hardy sword plant with long, slender leaves for specimen planting

    Easy care Medium light CO2 not required Midground plant
    Regular price
    £7.99
    Regular price
    Sale price
    £7.99
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    About this plant

    Echinodorus decumbens is a vigorous, adaptable sword plant with long, slender, sturdy leaves. Plant it as an upright rosette, rather than using it as a creeping foreground carpet.

    It benefits from a nutritious substrate and regular feeding. Allow room for the leaves to develop, with the crown at substrate level and the roots planted below.

    Product FAQs

    What does Echinodorus decumbens look like?

    It has long, slender, hardy leaves and a vigorous upright sword-plant habit.

    Does it need CO2?

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

    How much space does it need?

    Allow space for an upright rosette and long leaves. It is not sold as a low-growing ground cover.

    Where should I position it?

    Use as a specimen in the midground or background, depending on aquarium dimensions. Plant the roots in a nutritious substrate.

    How do I propagate it?

    Allow any daughter plants to develop roots before separating them. Do not rely on it to form a carpet through horizontal runners.