• Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
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Echinodorus ducumbens

a low-growing sword that creeps along the substrate

£7.99
£7.99

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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 ducumbens 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.
    Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
    Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
    Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
    Echinodorus ducumbens Aquafleur
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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.

    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.