Echinodorus Uruguayensis Vitro Culture

Echinodorus uruguayensis in Vitro Culture® – Highly Variable Sword Plant with Elegant, Flowing Foliage

Echinodorus uruguayensis is a highly variable and time-honored species within the aquarium hobby, known under numerous synonyms and trade names including E. africanus, E. horemanii, E. veronikae, and E. viridis. Native to the cooler, fast-flowing rivers of southeastern South America, this species is cherished for its long, flexible, ribbon-like leaves and its many color forms—ranging from medium green to deep red and even blackish hues.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, E. uruguayensis is tissue-cultured for a 100% algae-free, snail-free, and pesticide-free start. This makes it ideal for sensitive aquariums, planted displays, and collectors seeking rare genetic lines of this classic sword plant.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus uruguayensis

• Common Trade Names: E. africanus, E. horemanii, E. veronikae, E. viridis

• Leaf Color: Variable—bottle green, reddish, dark green, to nearly black

• Growth Form: Rosette with oblong to band-shaped, slightly transparent submersed leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Background (ideal for large aquariums or pond setups)

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under proper conditions

• Difficulty Level: Medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; necessary for robust growth and coloration

• CO₂: Recommended for best results, especially with red or black forms

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate required; iron supplementation enhances color

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 64–75°F (18–24°C)

• Water Hardness: Tolerant to a wide range, though soft to slightly acidic water is ideal

🌱 Botanical Notes:

• The plant forms long, unbranched flower stalks and a creeping or underground rhizome system

• It reproduces via adventitious plantlets on flower stalks and lateral rhizome shoots

• Submersed growth produces long, flowing leaves; emersed rosettes stay smaller and compact

• Can overwinter outdoors in temperate climates and thrives in ponds during warm seasons

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean and Pest-Free: No algae, snails, or disease

• Safe for All Tanks: Especially suitable for shrimp and sensitive species

• Easy to Store: Keep under light until ready to plant

• Planting Made Simple: Rinse, divide gently, and plant into nutrient-rich substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Striking Background Centerpiece: Ideal as a focal or solitary plant in large aquariums (300L+)

• Natural Movement: Long, ribbon-like leaves sway gracefully with current

• Color Versatility: Complements both green and red plants with its dynamic hues

• Perfect for Hybrid Projects: A foundational species used in breeding ornamental Echinodorus cultivars

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Echinodorus uruguayensis plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Due to its variability, actual leaf color and size may differ depending on aquarium conditions and plant form. Ensure proper lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ for optimal growth and coloration. Best suited for aquariums of 75 gallons or more.