Potted Melon Sword - Beginner Tropical Live Aquarium Plant
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Potted Melon Sword - Beginner Tropical Live Aquarium Plant
You get 1 Potted Melon Sword. An easy live aquarium plant specie for any freshwater aquarium
Create a natural habitat in your aquarium for your fish and invertebrates
Make your fish tank look natural and beautiful. Perfect for mid-size and large aquarium
Provide natural resting and hiding places for your smaller fish and invertebrates
Please note this plant is grown and shipped in its emerged form. The plant will turn reddish once acclimated to the aquarium.
The Melon Sword, Echinodorus osiris, is a very beautiful Rosette Plant. The leaves are stemmed in appearance and are slightly rippled along the edges. Mature leaves are green, while new younger leaves have a reddish tint. Originally from Brazil, the Melon Sword will tolerate hard water and grow in weak lighting. If in strong light, a nutrient-rich substrate and iron-rich fertilizer are required to keep it from being stunted. In this environment, the water temperature should be no lower than 75°F. Ideal water conditions are a temperature between 65°-82°F, an alkalinity of 3 to 8 dKH, and a pH of 6.5-7.5. A good way to achieve the lighting levels is to illuminate the aquarium with approximately 2 watts per gallon or more using full spectrum (5000-7000K) bulbs. The Melon Sword propagates most often by side shoots coming off the rhizome. They have also been observed with adventitious plants on the peduncle. For the most eye-catching display in the aquarium, plant them singly, scattered throughout the aquarium. Approximate Shipping Size: Potted. 5" to 8"