Echinodorus Grandiflorus needs a deep rich substrate and good light. Will withstand sub-tropical - tropical temperatures. A strong grower, too big for the average aquarium, the leaves soon growing out of the water. Seems to bloom best in cooler water and in short-day conditions Blade ovate, at the tip shortly acuminate, at the base abrupt, or regularly oval, at the tip blunt or incised
Scientific Name | Common Name | Height | Width |
Echinodorus Grandiflorus | Burhead Amazon | 80-120cm | |
Water Temperature | Water pH | Colour | Difficulty |
21-28oC | 6.0-7.5 | Green | Easy |
Light Requirement | Growth Rate | Placement | Substrate |
Intense (Bright) | Moderate | background | Gravel |