{"product_id":"echinodorus-latifolius-medium","title":"Echinodorus latifolius","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eEchinodorus latifolius\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA compact, grass-like sword plant supplied in the Pisces medium grade. Its narrow green leaves and spreading habit make it useful for softening the foreground to midground of planted freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier trade name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus latifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted rosette \/ runner-forming sword plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSale grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjected CO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but can support denser growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a low, spreading rooted plant with narrow leaves for the front or middle of a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider something else if:\u003c\/strong\u003e your aquarium has no suitable substrate, or you need an epiphyte that can be attached permanently to wood or rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Echinodorus latifolius?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller sword-style plant provides a finer texture than broad-leaved Amazon swords. Once established, new growth may spread from the parent plant and gradually form a fuller group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, narrow-leaved growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful foreground-to-midground placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan spread through runners under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for low-tech planted aquariums with stable light and root nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a suitable aquarium substrate with the roots covered and the crown kept above the substrate. Moderate, stable lighting is a practical starting point. Root nutrition can be helpful, especially in inert substrates. CO₂ injection is optional rather than essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will you receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne live plant in the Pisces medium grade. Leaf count, height, root length and density naturally vary between plants. The supplier trade name is retained because aquatic-plant taxonomy and trade naming can vary between sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect and rinse the plant gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove damaged leaves and trim excessively long damaged roots if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots securely while keeping the crown above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow time for the plant to establish and produce aquarium-adapted growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Trimming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove deteriorating outer leaves close to the base. Thin or redirect runners if the plant spreads beyond the intended area. Avoid repeatedly uprooting an established crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-grained planted substrate, root tabs where appropriate, planting tweezers and taller background plants that contrast with its narrow leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not bury the crown. Cover the roots, but leave the point where new leaves emerge above the substrate to reduce the risk of rot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants naturally vary, and leaves grown under supplier conditions may change or melt while submerged growth develops. “Medium” is the supplier’s sale grade, not a guaranteed mature height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need CO₂?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. CO₂ is optional, though stable carbon availability and nutrition can improve density and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, established plants may produce runners under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should I plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover the roots but keep the crown above the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pisces Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43315624804561,"sku":"151010","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7e21c31d-2c6a-4e65-a31a-8b9a214d72f8.png?v=1789695452","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/echinodorus-latifolius-medium","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}