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Melon Sword

Echinódorus osíris

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Echinodorus

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

8-28°C(opt: 20.5°C)

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Echinodorus osiris is considered by some authorities to be a variable species, possibly synonymous with E. uruguayensis. However, there are indications it may be a natural hybrid of E. uruguayensis and another unknown species. It was collected from only a few locations in southeastern Brazil's rivers with strong currents.

Echinodorus osiris

Growth Rate

Fast

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