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Ruffle Plant (Echinodorus martii)
Ruffle Plant
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Ruffle Plant (Echinodorus martii)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Color Form Green
Water Conditions 72-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size 1' 6"
Family Alismataceae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Trace Elements, CO2 Fertilization, Iron, Potassium, Substrate Fertilizer
Placement Background
Propagation Rhizome Division, Adventitious Plants
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Care Level Easy
Color Form Green
Water Conditions 72-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size 1' 6"
Family Alismataceae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Trace Elements, CO2 Fertilization, Iron, Potassium, Substrate Fertilizer
Placement Background
Propagation Rhizome Division, Adventitious Plants
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

Echinodorus martii, also known as the Ruffle plant, has very long, broad leaves with ruffled edges and very short stems. This plant is amphibious, and when grown out of the water, the leaves will shorten, loose the ruffle, and take on a rounded appearance.

The Ruffle plant is a relatively easy plant to maintain, but should not be exposed to copper, because it is copper sensitive. Plant the Ruffle plant in the background, or sides of the aquarium, or use it as a focal point in the larger aquarium. It requires a moderate level of light of 2 to 3 watts per gallon provided by full spectrum (5000-7000K) bulbs.

Reproduction within this species is by adventitious plants, or by rhizome division. Allow the new plant to form its own leaves prior to separating it from the mother plant, and relocating it in the aquarium. The Ruffle plant benefits from regular additions of CO2, iron rich fertilizers, and trace elements.

Approximate Purchase Size: Bare Root. 4" to 6"

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