Uruguay Swordtail
Echinodorus uruguayensis
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Large
Position
Background
Type
Rosette
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
18.0-26.0°C
64-79°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Optional
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Optional
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About
Long, dark‑green sword leaves with an elegant appearance. Tolerates lower temperatures.
Care Notes
Hardy plant that tolerates a wide range of conditions. Remove yellowed leaves. Fertilize in the substrate.
Propagation
Adventitious plantlets; runners
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Echinodorus uruguayensis |
|---|---|
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Type | Rosette |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Background |
| Size | Large |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Optional |
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