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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Alismataceae (Water Plantains) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Parentage: (Echinodorus ? x E. uruguayensis) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Echinodorus x barthii (Aquatic) (Red Melon Sword) - Decorative and beautiful solitary plant. The leaves change color from red-black in the youngest leaves to dark green in the oldest. The color develops well when the light intensity is high and there are sufficient micro-nutrients in the aquarium. Thrives with a nutritious bottom and CO2 addition to promote vigorous growth. Flower stalks emerge in late spring into summer. The inflorescences are generally unbranched with white flowers of 3/4" to 1" wide. Foliage grows in a rosette style, reaching 8-10 inches tall and wide. Best situated in half day of sun. Cold hardy to 25-30° F.
This information about Echinodorus x barthii displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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