Echinodorus osiris (rubra) - Family ... Alismataceae

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Echinodorus osiris (rubra) is one of the most ornamental sword plants. In the 1970s this plant was one of the most trendy - a real plant aquarists had to have a Echinodorus osiris in the aquarium. Although, a lot of new plants have emerged since then, it is still among the most popular aquarium plants. The 3-4 youngest leaves are beautifully red-coloured. In addition, the young leaves are a very good indicator for especially the iron level of the aquarium. At iron deficiency, these leaves turn pale and translucent. Echinodorus osiris prefers a nutrient rich substrate, bright light - pH values above 7.5 restrict the growth significantly. It is a greedy plant, and the growth always benefits from fertilizer pills in the substrate. The plant is amphibious and the emergent leaves are egg-shaped compared to the more elliptic and undulating water leaves. Echinodorus osiris is triploide and no fertile seeds are produced. Therefore, the plant can only be propagated through adventitious plants on the inflorescence or from the rhizome.

These plant are recognised as some of the most beautiful and robust aquarium plant on the market. Over 150 different varieties are normally available for freshly harvested delivery.

Part of the world .. South America
Country .. Brazil
Temperature .. 16-26ºC
pH tolerance .. acid-neutral

• Hardness tolerance .. soft-average
• Easiness .. easy
• Height .. 20-50cm . Width .. 20-30cm . Light .. average-high
• Please see note regarding small order charge.
• For deliveries outside the UK telephone +44 116 267 7091 . In order for us to obtain plants fresh from the nursery please allow up to 14 days delivery
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Echinodorus osiris (rubra) .. pot grown Plant produced in a round 5cm pot with healthy, well-developed roots. NR072POT	Order form Quantity: 11234567891011121314151617181920	our price £7.15 delivery: small order note
Echinodorus osiris (rubra) .. pot grown Special Price .. Selection of 5 quality plants NR072POT5	Order form Quantity: 11234567891011121314151617181920	our price £28.00 delivery: small order note

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