Echinodorus ‘Red Diamond’: appeared as a culture in the Ukraine, and is probably a cross between Echinodorus horemanni ‘Red’ and Echinodorus ‘Barthii’. The resultant hybrid is an attractive plant with ruby-red sword-shaped leaves, 15-25 cm long. Unlike many of the other Echinodorus-species, Echinodorus ‘Red Diamond’ remains moderate in size (20-30 cm wide roset), so it is extremely well suited as a solitary plant, even in small aquariums. Increasing the nutrients in the substrate results in more abundant growth, while favourable light conditions promote the formation of the ruby-red leaves.
Type: | Rosulate |
Origin: | Cultivar |
Growth Rate: | Medium |
Height: | 15-20+cm |
Light Demand: | Medium |
CO2: | Medium |
Tropica Potted plants are Pots that are brimming with plants and have lots of mass and healthy, well developed roots. Most pots can be divided into several portions which are planted separately.