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Melon Sword (Echinodorus osiris)
Melon Sword
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.
Melon Sword (Echinodorus osiris)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Color Form Green, Red
Water Conditions 65-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size 1' 8"
Family Alismataceae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Iron-Rich Fertilizer, Substrate Fertilizer
Placement Mid-ground
Propagation Adventitious Plants, Side Shoots on Rhizome
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Care Level Moderate
Color Form Green, Red
Water Conditions 65-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size 1' 8"
Family Alismataceae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Iron-Rich Fertilizer, Substrate Fertilizer
Placement Mid-ground
Propagation Adventitious Plants, Side Shoots on Rhizome
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

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"

Customer Testimonials

A. D. Marion , IL
beautiful plant, the stock photo does not do it justice.
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